Python for Linguists

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Python for Linguists
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Hammond
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:310
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 153
Category/GenreProgramming and scripting languages: general
ISBN/Barcode 9781108737074
ClassificationsDewey:005.133
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 7 May 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Specifically designed for linguists, this book provides an introduction to programming using Python for those with little to no experience of coding. Python is one of the most popular and widely-used programming languages as it's also available for free and runs on any operating system. All examples in the text involve language data and can be adapted or used directly for language research. The text focuses on key language-related issues: searching, text manipulation, text encoding and internet data, providing an excellent resource for language research. More experienced users of Python will also benefit from the advanced chapters on graphical user interfaces and functional programming.

Author Biography

Michael Hammond is Professor of Linguistics and Human Language Technology at the University of Arizona. His previous titles include Programming for Linguists: Perl for Language Professionals (2003) and Programming for Linguists: Java Technology for Language Professionals (2002).