{"product_id":"language-9780226060675","title":"Language","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the single most influential work of general linguistics published in the twentieth century  Leonard Bloomfields Language is both a masterpiece of textbook writing and a classic of scholarship. Intended as an introduction to the field of linguistics  it revolutionized the field when it appeared in 1933 and became the major text of the American descriptivist school.  The book quickly became the primary text for the American descriptivist school of linguistics. Bloomfields clear  systematic methodology and focus on observable language data laid the groundwork for a new era in linguistic theory. His work  which covers a wide range of topics  from phonology and morphology to syntax and semantics  provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how language functions as a structured system.  Through twelve detailed chapters  Bloomfield explores topics such as the sounds of language  the structure of words  and the organization of sentences. His emphasis on structuralism and the empirical study of language has had a profound impact on the discipline  making Language an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and development of linguistic theory.  As both an introduction for newcomers and a resource for more advanced students  Language continues to be a crucial text in understanding the scientific study of language and its ongoing evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600082010165,"sku":"ByrdShop_0226060675","price":35.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/language-9780226060675","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}