Jean Aitchison

Jean Margaret Aitchison is a distinguished British linguist and Emeritus Rupert Murdoch Professor of Language & Communication at the University of Oxford, known for her influential work in socio-historical linguistics, psycholinguistics, and the relationship between language and the mind. Born on July 3, 1938, she has authored numerous acclaimed books including 'The Articulate Mammal', 'Words in the Mind', and 'Language Change: Progress or Decay?', which have shaped modern understanding of language acquisition and change.