The study of linguistics transcends disciplinary boundaries—including the traditional boundary between the arts and sciences. ●Linguistics has been said to be “the most humanistic of the sciences and the most scientific of the humanities.” Contemporary Linguistic Analysis. Sixth Edition, continues to offer a superlative introduction to this multifaceted field and the scientific methodology used. ●It includes phenomena that are especially relevant to the linguistic situation in Canada; contemporary materials; and important new research. This edition also has a completely rewritten chapter on sociolinguistics.