A clear guide to the remarkable system of human language
Fair to condition - Visible creasing to the cover and spine with general age-related wear. Pages are excellent.
David Crystal explains how language develops, changes and operates across speech, writing and communication. With accessible examples, he explores sounds, grammar, vocabulary, meaning, dialects, language acquisition, sign language, technology and the thousands of languages spoken around the world. The book is organised into concise illustrated sections that make complex linguistic ideas approachable without oversimplifying them. A wide-ranging introduction for readers curious about how humans learn, shape and use one of their most powerful tools.
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