English Language A Guided Tour of the Language

Name: English Language A Guided Tour of the Language
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ISBN: 9780141003962

ISBN-10: 0141003960

ISBN-13: 9780141003962

Edition: 2nd 2002

Authors: David Crystal

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This is the definitive survey of the English language-in all its forms. Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world, and finally he gives a brief history of English. The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language.

Book details

List price: $18.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited
Publication date: 3/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.04" wide x 7.76" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.484



List of Maps


Acknowledgements


Introduction



The English Language Today


Pidgins and Creoles



The Structure of English



Grammar


Grammar and You



Vocabulary


How Large is Your Vocabulary?



Pronunciation


Received Pronunciation



Spelling


Spelling Reform



The Uses of English



Language Variety


Trucker Talk



English at Play


Sound Symbolism



The Effect of Technology


Texting



Personal English


Statistical Laws?



The History of English



Old English


Casting the Runes



Middle English


The Origins of Modern Standard English



Early Modern English


Words Then and Now



English Around the World


British and American English



English Today


Plain English



English Tomorrow



Some Events in English Language History



A Guide to the Guides



Data Sources


Index