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Date: 05-Mar-2026
From: Paris West [paris.west at cambridge.org]
Subject: Understanding Language through Humor, 2nd Edition: Dubinsky (2026)


Title: Understanding Language through Humor, 2nd Edition
Publication Year: 2026

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
           http://www.cambridge.org/linguistics
Book URL: https://www.cambridge.org/9781108740067

Author(s): Stanley Dubinsky

Paperback

Abstract:

Now in its second edition, this is a comprehensive survey of
linguistics for students with no background in the field, engaging
them throughout with humorous and entertaining examples of language at
work. It introduces all the key topics in a clear, concise fashion,
preparing beginning students for more advanced courses.

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics
                     Sociolinguistics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Written In: English (eng)



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