The Routledge Handbook of Linguistics

The Routledge Handbook of Linguistics serves as an introduction and reference point to key areas in the field of linguistics. This handbook draws together a range of perspectives to provide a broad and comprehensive survey of the field. The 36 chapters, written by specialists from around the world, provide an overview of each topic, an introduction to current hypotheses and issues, and possible future trajectory, along with suggestions for further reading. The Routledge Handbook of Linguistics is essential reading for researchers, undergraduate and graduate students of linguistics and communication studies.