A little book of language
Crystal, David, 1941-2011
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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.
A little book of language / David Crystal.
New Haven, [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, 2011.
vii, 260 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Originally published: 2010.Includes index.
9780300170825 (pbk)
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