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A language is a system for encoding and decoding information. In its most common use, the term refers to so-called natural languages—the forms of communication considered peculiar to humankind. Linguistics is the scientific study of language, encompassing a number of sub-fields. At the core of theoretical linguistics are the study of language structure and the study of meaning.This encyclopeadic work on language and linguistics is an extraordinary resource, encompassing a comprehensive breadth of major topics in all aspects of language and linguistics, perspectives of leading scholars, and regional view-points from around the world. It is designed for students, researchers and professionals who are seeking an authoritative source of information about any particular aspect of linguistics or its applications. This work is vital to all college-level libraries as the most comprehensive language resource of its kind.