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English serves as a near-world language, rich in varieties, dialects, and traditions that evolve at different rates. This book offers a compelling exploration of the history, structure, and global use of English. Renowned linguist David Crystal delves into the language's many facets, tracing its origins from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. It encompasses every major English-speaking country, providing insights into the evolution and mechanics of the language. Crystal emphasizes the role of English in literature and humor, allowing the language to "speak for itself" through a diverse array of illustrative materials, including quotations, photographs, newspaper clippings, poems, advertisements, and cartoons that enhance the narrative. The author systematically addresses the structural features of English, offering a comprehensive description of grammar, pronunciation, writing systems, and vocabulary complexity. He presents technical aspects in an accessible manner and includes a glossary for readers unfamiliar with linguistic terminology. The book is visually engaging, featuring striking color illustrations, panels, and boxed features, making it an intriguing read for a broad audience. David Crystal is also known for his works such as The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language and The Cambridge Encyclopedia.
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The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language, David Crystal
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1995
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- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- David Crystal
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1995
- Einband
- Hardcover
- ISBN10
- 0521401798
- ISBN13
- 9780521401791
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- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Historisches Thema, Lehrbücher, Geschichte, Sprachbücher & -lexika, Handbücher und Anleitungen, Wissenschaft, Sprachen, Sprachlehrbücher, Schreiben, Sprachgeschichte
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- English serves as a near-world language, rich in varieties, dialects, and traditions that evolve at different rates. This book offers a compelling exploration of the history, structure, and global use of English. Renowned linguist David Crystal delves into the language's many facets, tracing its origins from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. It encompasses every major English-speaking country, providing insights into the evolution and mechanics of the language. Crystal emphasizes the role of English in literature and humor, allowing the language to "speak for itself" through a diverse array of illustrative materials, including quotations, photographs, newspaper clippings, poems, advertisements, and cartoons that enhance the narrative. The author systematically addresses the structural features of English, offering a comprehensive description of grammar, pronunciation, writing systems, and vocabulary complexity. He presents technical aspects in an accessible manner and includes a glossary for readers unfamiliar with linguistic terminology. The book is visually engaging, featuring striking color illustrations, panels, and boxed features, making it an intriguing read for a broad audience. David Crystal is also known for his works such as The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language and The Cambridge Encyclopedia.