A Little Book of Language
- Book Title:
- A Little Book of Language
- Author:
- Crystal D
- Item Number:
- 9781742231976
- Publisher:
- UNSW Press
- Publication Date:
- 2010-04-01
- Binding:
- Hardback
$29.95
David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks. He discusses the plight of endangered languages, as well as successful cases of linguistic revitalisation.
