What language is : and what it isn't and what it could be / John McWhorter.
"New York Times"-bestselling author and renowned linguist McWhorter explores the complicated and fascinating world of languages. He celebrates the history and curiosities of languages around the world and smashes our assumptions about "correct" grammar
Record details
- ISBN: 9781592406258
- ISBN: 1592406254
- Physical Description: vii, 228 pages : maps ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Gotham Books, [2011]
- Copyright: ©2011
Content descriptions
- With Note:
- MARCIVE 1/4/12
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Languages are ingrown -- Language is dissheveled [sic] -- Language is intricate -- Language is oral -- Language is mixed -- This view of language.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Statesville Main Library | 400 MCW (Text) | 33114017131574 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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