- ISBN: 9780415373036 | 0415373034
- Cover: Nonspecific Binding
- Copyright: 7/14/2011
Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics introduces some of the most influential figures in the field of English Language and Linguistics. Each entry includes a discussion of the person's life and thought as well as the historical context of their work and an analysis of their lasting contribution to the field. Featuring:AristotleSamuel JohnsonThe NeogrammariansSaussureGreenbergChomskyFully cross-referenced and with invaluable guides to further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the thinkers who have had a significant impact on the subject.