A Little Book of Language

A Little Book of Language
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9780300158755
ISBN-13 : 0300158750
Rating : 4/5 (750 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Little Book of Language by : David Crystal

Download or read book A Little Book of Language written by David Crystal and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks.


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