Books with title Language and Communications

From the pony express to e-mail, from newspapers to satellite television, the history and future of media and communications are explored in superb Eyewitness style. This stunning volume is packed with information and photos about the important inventions and advances in this rapidly changing field, including the printing press, radio, telegraph, telephone, and television. Learn how the media and methods of communication are used in entertainment, commerce, military and security applications, and the news.

Language is a powerful tool that humans have developed and advanced far more than any other species. The key to utilizing this tool lies in our mental power. What does the brain do to help us learn and use language? What must happen in our minds so that we communicate effectively? This text covers the basics of speaking and listening, but it even goes into more complex areas such as dyslexia and creative expression. Readers are guided through the amazing world of linguistics and the brain's starring role in helping us understand and be understood.