A little book of language
by Crystal, David 1941-.
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BookPublisher: Yale University Press 2010ISBN: 9780300155334; 0300155336.Classification number: 400 CRYSubject(s): Language acquisitionSubject: 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 volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling.
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Formby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 400 CRY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002679067X |
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| 398.3584 STI The King Arthur conspiracy: how a Scottish prince became a mythical hero | 398.3682 KIR The language of flowers: | 398.9 RHO One for sorrow: the origins of old-fashioned lore | 400 CRY A little book of language | 400 GAM Balderdash & piffle | 401.9 MAY A first guide to baby signing | 406 Aberdeen & Banchory |
Includes bibliographical references and index
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 volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling.
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