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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
 
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language (Paperback)
by David Crystal (Author)
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  • Paperback: 495 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press; New Ed edition (13 Aug 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0521596556
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521596558
  • Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 22 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  (5 customer reviews)
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David Crystal is phenomenal  (This) is a prodigious achievement  The book combines breadth of range, imaginative insight, deep understanding and  is pervasively readable and stimulating. Randolph Quirk (Professor the Lord Quirk, FBA)

David Crystals scholarship is seemingly boundless, and faultless in every respect. The result is an awesome scholarly creation, very well suited to the learning styles of our times, and an extraordinary reference and lending bargain at its price of £17.95. Reference Reviews

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of English Language (is) perhaps the most brilliant book of the past ten years...what makes it most impressive is that this stupendous work of scholarship, which combines physiology, philology and literary criticism, is, unbelievably, the work of one sole author. Globe and Mail (Canada)

A treasure trove of information. Good Book Guide

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A revolution in language publishing Superbly illustrated in colour throughout, this is the most comprehensive reference book on the history, structure and worldwide use of English ever written. Clear and accessible, the book abounds with insights into how the language evolved and how it works. All aspects of English are covered:  the history of English  grammar, pronunciation and spelling  spoken and written English  regional and social variations - accents and dialects  new words, jargon, slang and clichés  English in use - in science, law, politics, advertising, the media   the huge range and creativity of the English vocabulary  language in literature and language in humour  teaching and learning the language  English as a world language  the future of English Photographs, advertisements, cartoons, quotations, newspaper cuttings, poems, anecdotes and examples vividly complement the text throughout, bringing life, surprise and humour to even the most complex topics. No language student or language lover should be without this unique and fascinating book.

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