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How Language Works

Author: David Crystal

In this intriguing study on how sounds become speech and how names function, David Crystal answers every question you may have about the basics of language in his usual enlightening manner. On this...

In this intriguing study on how sounds become speech and how names function, David Crystal answers every question you may have about the basics of language in his usual enlightening manner. On this journey, we learn about eyebrow expressions, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels between languages, and how the...

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  • Item Linguistics Books
  • Number of pages Number of pages 512
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2007
  • Publisher Publisher Penguin
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In this intriguing study on how sounds become speech and how names function, David Crystal answers every question you may have about the basics of language in his usual enlightening manner. On this journey, we learn about eyebrow expressions, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels between languages, and how the way we speak reveals not only how old we are but also where we come from and who we want to become.

  • Pages: 512
  • Dimensions: 13x13cm

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Author
David Crystal
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Linguistics Books, -
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
512
Publication Date
2007
Dimensions
17x24 cm
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780141015521

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In this intriguing study on how sounds become speech and how names function, David Crystal answers every question you may have about the basics of language in his usual enlightening manner. On this journey, we learn about eyebrow expressions, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels between languages, and how the way we speak reveals not only how old we are but also where we come from and who we want to become.

  • Pages: 512
  • Dimensions: 13x13cm

Manufacturer

Author
David Crystal
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Linguistics Books, -
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
512
Publication Date
2007
Dimensions
17x24 cm
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780141015521

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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