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Unraveling language intricacies with expert David Crystal.
If you're fascinated by how language shapes our world, David Crystal's "Linguistics" offers a treasure trove of insights. It bridges the gap between everyday communication and the technical nuance of language study. This book will help you appreciate the complexity behind human language, making you see and hear the spoken word in a whole new light.
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ISBN: 9780140213324
Authors:
David Crystal
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1972-02-28
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 196 readers)
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Unraveling language intricacies with expert David Crystal.
If you're fascinated by how language shapes our world, David Crystal's "Linguistics" offers a treasure trove of insights. It bridges the gap between everyday communication and the technical nuance of language study. This book will help you appreciate the complexity behind human language, making you see and hear the spoken word in a whole new light.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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