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David Crystal
English Language [EPUB ebook]
A Guided Tour of the Language

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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. ‘Illuminating guided tour of our common treasure by one of its most lucid and sensible professionals’ The Times ‘A splendid blend of erudition and entertainment’ THES

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 336 ● ISBN 9780141929309 ● Publisher Penguin Books Ltd ● Published 2002 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2270030 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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