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A Little Book of Language (Hardback)
$22.50 - Save $4.34 (16%) - RRP $26.84 Free delivery worldwide (to United States and
all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for A Little Book of LanguageReveals language's myriad intricacies and quirks. This book focuses on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word. It discusses the plight of endangered languages, as well as successful cases of linguistic revitalization.
Full description- Publisher: Yale University Press
- Published: 09 March 2010
- Format: Hardback 288 pages
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- Categories: Language: History & General Works | Linguistics | Historical & Comparative Linguistics
- ISBN 13: 9780300155334 ISBN 10: 0300155336
- Sales rank: 190,960
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Full description for 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 why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to text messaging, "A Little Book of Language" ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks. In animated fashion, Crystal sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word. He discusses the plight of endangered languages, as well as successful cases of linguistic revitalization. Much more than a history, Crystal's guide looks forward to the future of language, exploring the effect of technology on our day-to-day reading, writing, and speech. Through enlightening tables, diagrams, and quizzes, as well as Crystal's avuncular and entertaining style, "A Little Book of Language" reveals the story of language to be a captivating tale for all ages.
