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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language
David Crystal
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Description for The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language
Paperback. This completely revised and expanded edition of Crystal's acclaimed book incorporates developments in the lively field of language study. Num Pages: 524 pages, 200 b/w illus. 20 maps 100 tables. BIC Classification: CB; CF; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 276 x 219 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2098. 524 pages, 200 b/w illus. 20 maps 100 tables. This completely revised, expanded edition of Crystal's acclaimed book incorporates the latest developments in the lively field of language study. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: CB; CF; GBC. Dimension: 273 x 220 x 40. Weight: 2100.
This new, thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language incorporates the major developments in language study which have taken place since the mid 1990s. Two main new areas have been added: the rise of electronic communication in all its current forms from email to texting, and the crisis affecting the world's languages, of which half are thought to be so seriously endangered that they will die out this century. • All language statistics have been updated, and additional information provided about their linguistic affiliation • All topics involving technology have been revised to take account of recent ... Read more
This new, thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language incorporates the major developments in language study which have taken place since the mid 1990s. Two main new areas have been added: the rise of electronic communication in all its current forms from email to texting, and the crisis affecting the world's languages, of which half are thought to be so seriously endangered that they will die out this century. • All language statistics have been updated, and additional information provided about their linguistic affiliation • All topics involving technology have been revised to take account of recent ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
524
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
2080g
Number of Pages
524
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521736503
SKU
V9780521736503
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About David Crystal
David Crystal is one of the world's foremost authorities on language and works as a writer, editor, lecturer, and broadcaster. He is Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor and has published over 100 books. His most recent publications include: Think On My Words: Exploring Shakespeare's Language (2008), Language and the Internet, 2nd Edition (2006) and English ... Read more
Reviews for The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language
'… a celebration of language in all its oddity, beauty, fun, astonishing complexity and limitless variety.' London Review of Books 'The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language is a masterpeice of comprehensiveness and clarity.' New Internationalist '… an ingenious tour de force … stunningly diverse linguistic menu.' Robert Burchfield, The Times '… magnificently demonstrates Professor Crystal's outstanding breadth of knowledge, ... Read more