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A little book of language /

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 w...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Crystal, David, 1941- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven : Yale University Press, [2010]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (vii, 260 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781742231983
1742231985
9780300158755
0300158750