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Gleason 1961

 
Reference
 

Gleason, H. A. 1961.An introduction to descriptive linguistics. New York: Henry Holt. 372 pages. Location: Dallas SIL Library 401 G554i. Interest level: academic.

Summary
 

Explores descriptive linguistics, the discipline that studies languages in terms of their internal structures. Focuses on linguistics as influenced by

 
  • psychology
  • sociology, and
  • anthropology.
 

Was developed primarily as preparation for the language problems faced by new missionaries on foreign fields.


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