How Language Works by David Crystal (English) Paperback Book

Description: How Language Works by David Crystal David Crystals How Language Works is a fascinating tour through the world of language from one of todays most renowned experts. It ranges over everything from how children learn to read to what makes words rude or polite, from eyebrow flashes to whistling languages. Unlocking the secrets of communication in an accessible, entertaining way, this exhilarating book sheds light on the endless mysteries of the language we speak, write and read every day. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography David Crystal was born in 1941 and spent the early years of his life in Holyhead, North Wales. He went to St Marys College, Liverpool, and University College London, where he read English and obtained his Ph.D. in 1966. He became lecturer in linguistics at University College, Bangor, and from 1965 to 1985 was at the University of Reading, where he was Professor of Linguistic Science for several years. His research interests are mainly in English language studies and the applications of linguistics, and in the development of book and electronic reference materials. He is honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor, and a past president of the Society of Indexers. David Crystal has published over 50 books, including Linguistics (Penguin 1971, second edition 1985), A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics, Clinical Linguistics, Who Cares About English Usage? (Penguin 1984; new edition 2000), The English Language (Penguin 1988), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, The Penguin Dictionary of Language (Penguin 1999), Language Death, Words on Words, a collection of quotations on language and languages, written in collaboration with Hilary Crystal and Shakespeares Words, written in collaboration with Ben Crystal. He is also the editor of the Cambrid Details ISBN0141037369 Author David Crystal Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Popular Penguins Year 2008 ISBN-10 0141037369 ISBN-13 9780141037363 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-09-01 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 306.44 Birth 1941 Tag TNXMAS007 Pages 512 Language English Audience General/Trade NZ Release Date 2008-08-31 AU Release Date 2008-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:13573408;

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