From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, this book reveals language's myriad intricacies and quirks. It sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.


Format Häftad Omfång 272 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Yale University Press Utgivningsdatum 2011-04-15 ISBN 9780300170825