The English Language

A Guided Tour of the Language

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
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Author: David Crystal ISBN: 9780141929309
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: March 28, 2002
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: David Crystal
ISBN: 9780141929309
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: March 28, 2002
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

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

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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

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