How Language Works

by David Crystal

9780141037363 - How Language Works

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Format: Book (Paperback)
ISBN13: 9780141037363
Published: September 2008

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David Crystal's How Language Works is a fascinating tour through the world of language from one of today's 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.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Book (Paperback)
ISBN13: 9780141037363
Published: September 2008

Number of pages: 512
Width: 181 mm
Height: 111 mm

Audience: General/trade
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Country: United Kingdom

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