A Little Book of Language

Crystal, David

Omschrijving

A history and discussion of language written specifically for a young audience in an accessible and entertaining style. He sheds light on fascinating aspects of linguistic history and looks forward to the future, exploring the effect of technology on our day-to-day reading, writing and speech. 'Crystal-clear, witty and informative, a book to bring out the linguist in us all' Roger McGoug From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, this book reveals language's myriad intricacies and quirks. It sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.
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Schrijver
Crystal, David
Titel
A Little Book of Language
Uitgever
Yale University Press
Jaar
2011
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
272
Gewicht
394 gr
EAN
9780300170825
Afmetingen
216 x 139 x 27 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback / softback

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