A Little Book Of Language

From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, this book reveals language's myriad intricacies and quirks. It sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.

• | By (Author): David (University College Of North Wales, Bangor) Crystal
• | Publisher: Yale University Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2011
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0300170823
• | ISBN-13: 9780300170825