Description
| Product ID: | 9780141003962 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The English Language |
| Subtitle: | A Guided Tour of the Language |
| Authors: | Author: David Crystal |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Linguistics, linguistics, English |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Provides a survey of the English language in its various forms. This book describes the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and provides a history of English. It includes a chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language. 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 |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2002-03-28 |
