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  The English Language: A Guided Tour of the Language (Paperback) By (author) David Crystal

  

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  Short Description for The English LanguageProvides a survey of the English language in its various forms. This book describes the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and provides a history of English. It includes a chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language.
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  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Published: 01 January 2005
  • Format: Paperback 336 pages
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  • Categories: Linguistics
  • ISBN 13: 9780141003962 ISBN 10: 0141003960
  • Sales rank: 32,061

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Full description for The English Language

• This is the definitive survey of the English language - in all its forms. Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and finally he gives a brief history of English. The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language. 'Illuminating guided tour of our common treasure by one of its most lucid and sensible professionals' - "The Times". 'A splendid blend of erudition and entertainment' - "THES".