Little book of language
- New Haven : Yale University Press, 2011
- vii, 260 p. ; ill., (b & w), 22 cm
Includes index.
David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks. He discusses the plight of endangered languages, as well as successful cases of linguistic revitalisation.
9780300170825
Language and languages Braille Accente Animals Baby-talk Body language Conversation Dialects Dictionary Endangered languages Finger spelling Grammar Indo-European Japanese Language awareness Linguistics Machine communication NATO phonetic alphebet Occupational dialets Pronunciation Sign language Spelling Vocal folds Writing Bilingual