A Little Book of Language

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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.
In this witty and informative book, expert linguist David Crystal explores the origins, the present use and the future of language.
Delivered with humour and dotted with diagram and quizzes, this is an entertaining study of the use of language and words worldwide; from the first word a baby speaks or that was ever written to the birth of obscure dialect and the development of unique linguistic styles, to text message structure and the broader effect of technology on our reading, writing and speech.

Revealing and captivating, entertaining and accessible to any age reader, this is a story that will have anyone interested in the subject captivated.
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Weight 0.318000
Author David Crystal
Availability IP
Department Reference
Format Paperback
ISBN 9780300170825
Pages 272
Published 15/04/2011
Publisher Yale University Press
Section Reference
Series Little Histories
Size Unfolded 14x21.5cm
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