Kidnapping, attempted assassination, espionage not the answers you d expect to the question what happens when you become a linguist?
But now, reflecting on a long and hugely successful career at the forefront of the field of English Language and Linguistics, David Crystal answers this question and offers us a special look behind the scenes at the adventures, rewards, challenges and pitfalls of his life in language.
Both an autobiography and a highly accessible introduction to the field of linguistics, Just a Phrase I m Going Through illuminates and entertains us with its many insights into the ever-fascinating subject of language.
David Crystal is synonymous with language, both as a great populariser and linguistic pioneer, and his contribution to the field is unparalleled. This is a book not just for students and teachers but for all lovers of language.
For more about David Crystal at Routledge, visit: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415485746.
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Kidnapping, attempted assassination, espionage not the answers you d expect to the question what happens when you become a linguist?
But now, reflecting on a long and hugely successful career at the forefront of the field of English Language and Linguistics, David Crystal answers this question and offers us a special look behind the scenes at the adventures, rewards, challenges and pitfalls of his life in language.
Both an autobiography and a highly accessible introduction to the field of linguistics, Just a Phrase I m Going Through illuminates and entertains us with its many insights into the ever-fascinating subject of language.
David Crystal is synonymous with language, both as a great populariser and linguistic pioneer, and his contribution to the field is unparalleled. This is a book not just for students and teachers but for all lovers of language.
For more about David Crystal at Routledge, visit: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415485746.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | April 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2009 |
Authors | David Crystal |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 292 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-48574-6 |
Barcode | 9780415485746 |
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LSN | 0-415-48574-6 |