The English Language: A Guided Tour of the Language - Softcover

Crystal, David

 
9780141003962: The English Language: A Guided Tour of the Language
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0141003960 ISBN 13: 9780141003962
Verlag: Penguin, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

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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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

David Crystal is Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor. He is one of the most highly respected commentators on the English Language. He lives in Holyhead. His titles for Penguin include Words on Words, Language Play, Listen to Your Child. He is currently working on The Penguin Shakespeare Glossary for publication 08/02.

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Verlag
Penguin
Erscheinungsdatum
2002
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0141003960
ISBN 13 
9780141003962
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
336
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