The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language by David Crystal

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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language

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In-depth study of language and languages. Especially useful for those looking into marginal or extinct languages. (

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Scaryguy | Oct 9, 2008 |

Gives a good, broad, first overview of the field as well as closely related fields. An excellent appetizer.

Huge, with good references, good index.

kaleissin | Jun 1, 2007 |

This book weighs a ton. It is a marvelous paperweight. It also has lots of interesting information in bite sized morsels. It's just the sort of thing you'd love to carry with you on a trip, but don't because it will double the weight of your luggage. (

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Beautiful presentation but doesn't cover the range of topics I had hoped for. (

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Amazon.com (ISBN 0521559677, Paperback)

In the late 1980s David Crystal wrote his testament to human language, celebrating the world's diversity and reveling in the beauty and complexity of expression. But even great references need the occasional overhaul. Crystal's new edition takes into account the linguistic changes wrought in the decade since the original's inception. With the introduction of new topics (conversational misunderstandings, for example), a more pleasing typeface, and full-color pictures, the tour de force that was his first edition has been upgraded to a new level of quality.

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