Saussure for Beginners - For Beginners

Marc Notes: A concise, accessible introduction to the great linguist who shaped the study of language for the 20th century, this book puts the challenging ideas of Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913) into clear and illuminating terms, focusing on the unifying principles of his teachings and showing how his thoughts on linguistics migrated to anthropology. Contributor Bio:  Gordon, W Terrence W. Terrence Gordon has published more than twenty books including "Marshall McLuhan: Escape into Understanding" (Gingko Press) and "Linguistics For Beginners". Gordon has also been the editor of the Marshall McLuhan Publishing Program at Gingko Press for the past 12 years, and is currently Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. When he is not busy writing or teaching, Gordon photographs the haunting beauty of Nova Scotia, Canada, where he has lived since the 1970s. Contributor Bio:  Lubell, ABBE W. Terrence Gordon has published more than twenty books including "Marshall McLuhan: Escape into Understanding" (Gingko Press) and "Linguistics For Beginners". Gordon has also been the editor of the Marshall McLuhan Publishing Program at Gingko Press for the past 12 years, and is currently Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. When he is not busy writing or teaching, Gordon photographs the haunting beauty of Nova Scotia, Canada, where he has lived since the 1970s.