Bhasha Charchar Ekal Sekal

• Author: মলয়া গঙ্গোপাধ্যায় (Malaya Gangopadhyay)
• Genre: Prabandha - Prabandhaguchcha - Prabandhasangraha
• ISBN: 9789389876741
• Pages: 164
• Cover: Hardcover
• Weight: 297 grams

Summary:
ভাষা (Language) is a fascinating resource, which has undeniably contributed to the progress of civilization. Since ancient times, people have tried to understand the nature, elements, and origin of language across different countries. This book provides a clear and accessible discussion on linguistics and the evolution of linguistic theories. The foundation of modern theoretical linguistics is structuralism, and this book explores the journey of linguistic studies leading up to it. Special attention is given to the study of modern linguistic research through the lens of traditional Eastern thought. The book offers a detailed and insightful presentation of the continuity and depth of language studies.

About the Author:
Malaya Gangopadhyay hails from Krishnanagar and is a graduate of Calcutta University. She holds an MA in Bengali Language and Literature from Visva-Bharati University (with First Class). She was awarded a research fellowship from Calcutta University. She has studied Sanskrit and Modern Linguistics at Annamalai University and Mysore University. In 1972, she went to Australia on a fellowship and completed her PhD in 1976. After teaching in various colleges, she joined Annamalai University as a Reader. She taught in Melbourne, Deakin University, and Victoria, Australia, in the Adult Education Department. She has been an examiner for PhD theses at multiple universities and has participated in numerous linguistic and cultural conferences both in India and abroad. She is the author of various books and has been honored at the All India Bengali Literary Conference