The following description of Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction is taken from the following source:
Linguistics falls in the gap between arts and science, on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Rather than following the conventional organization of many contemporary introductions to the subject, the author of this stimulating guide begins his discussion with the oldest, 'arts' end of the subject and moves chronologically through to the newest research - the 'science' aspects.
A series of short, thematic chapters examines various areas, including the prehistory of languages and their common origins, language and evolution, language in time and space (the nature of change inherent in language), grammars and dictionaries (how systematic is language?), and phonetics. An explication of the latest discoveries regarding language in the brain complements the coverage of all major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle.
Personal Commentary: On reading Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction, it appears that this examination of the topic explores and determines the concepts and uses of language as it relates to the differences between the arts and science. It enlightens the reader to a varied approach to the use of language in these two subject areas, as its uses evolve over time.
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