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A Little Book of Language

A Little Book of Language

Crystal, David

Paperback

Series: Little Histories

EtymologyGeneral EducationGeneral World History

Publisher Price: $15.00

ISBN10: 0300283237
ISBN13: 9780300283235
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: May 13 2025
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.17 Depth: 7.51
Language: English

A lively journey through the story of language, from an infant's first word to the languages of the internet

Language never leaves you alone. It's there in your head, helping you think. It's there to help you make relationships - and to break them. It's there to remind you who you are and where you come from.

From the first words of an infant to texting and emojis, languages are full of mysteries and quirks. In this entertaining book, renowned author David Crystal sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.

Little Histories - Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds

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