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What language is : and what it isn't and what it could be Cover Image Book

What language is : and what it isn't and what it could be / John McWhorter.

McWhorter, John H. (Author).

Summary:

"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]

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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Subject:
Language and languages > Etymology.
Linguistic change.
Historical linguistics.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.

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