Just a Phrase I'm Going Through: My Life in Language
Author(s): David Crystal
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.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Routledge
- : Routledge
- : 0.521
- : 29 April 2009
- : 234mm X 156mm X 23mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 304
- : 6-Sep
- : Paperback
- : David Crystal