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The English Language: A Guided Tour of the Language 5 editions

Cover of: The English Language by David Crystal
About the Book

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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Cover of: The English Language
September 1, 2004, Penguin Global
The English Language
in English
Cover of: The English Language
January 25, 1991, Penguin (Non-Classics)
The English Language
Paperback in English
Cover of: The English language
1988, Penguin Books, Viking Penguin
The English language
in English
Cover of: The English Language
January 25, 1991, Penguin (Non-Classics)
The English Language
in English
Cover of: The English Language
2010, Penguin Group UK
The English Language
Electronic resource in English

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