37.2148, Books: Understanding Language Through Humor: Stanley (2026)

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Subject: 37.2148, Books: Understanding Language Through Humor: Stanley (2026)

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Date: 18-Jun-2026
From: Ellena Moriarty [rfsupport at cambridge.org]
Subject: Understanding Language Through Humor: Stanley (2026)


Title: Understanding Language through Humor
Publication Year: 2026

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
           http://www.cambridge.org/linguistics
Book URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/ch/universitypress/subjects/languages-linguistics/english-language-and-linguistics-general-interest/understanding-language-through-humor-2nd-edition?format=PB&isbn=9781108740067

Author(s): Stanley Dubinsky

Hardback ISBN:  9781108497411 Pages:  422 Price: U.K. £ 90.00
Hardback ISBN:  9781108497411 Pages:  422 Price: Europe EURO 105.04
Hardback ISBN:  9781108497411 Pages:  422 Price: U.S. $ 115.00
Paperback ISBN:  9781108740067 Pages:  422 Price: U.K. £ 28.00
Paperback ISBN:  9781108740067 Pages:  422 Price: Europe EURO 32.68
Paperback ISBN:  9781108740067 Pages:  422 Price: U.S. $ 38.00

Abstract:

Entertaining usage of language is all around us and can explain more
about how language works than we realise. This lively and engaging
book explains key linguistic concepts, illustrated throughout with
humorous and entertaining examples. Providing an accessible yet
comprehensive survey of the field, it is especially helpful for
students who might struggle with an overly technical text. Now in its
second edition, it has been extensively updated and expanded to be
more comprehensive and include culturally relevant content, from memes
to smartphone autocorrect errors, to misheard song lyrics. It includes
four new chapters on lexical meaning, onomastics, writing systems, and
language in the digital world. Key linguistic terminology is clearly
introduced throughout, ensuring that students are well equipped for
more technical and formal courses in their later studies. With
thorough coverage of nearly all linguistic subfields, the book is an
ideal text for an introduction to linguistics or language.

Written In: English (eng, stan1293)



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