How Language Works: Popular Penguins
Author: Crystal, David
ISBN: 9780141037363
Publisher: Penguin Press
Year First Published: 2008
Pages: 516
Dimensions: 181mm x 113mm x 29mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
David Crystal's How Language Works is a fascinating tour through the world of language from one of today's most renowned experts. It ranges over everything from how children learn to read to what makes words rude or polite, from eyebrow flashes to whistling languages. Unlocking the secrets of communication in an accessible, entertaining way, this exhilarating book sheds light on the endless mysteries of the language we speak, write and read every day.
ISBN: 9780141037363
Publisher: Penguin Press
Year First Published: 2008
Pages: 516
Dimensions: 181mm x 113mm x 29mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
David Crystal's How Language Works is a fascinating tour through the world of language from one of today's most renowned experts. It ranges over everything from how children learn to read to what makes words rude or polite, from eyebrow flashes to whistling languages. Unlocking the secrets of communication in an accessible, entertaining way, this exhilarating book sheds light on the endless mysteries of the language we speak, write and read every day.
