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Name: The English Language
Author: David Crystal

David Crystal offers an accessible, comprehensive survey of the English language, covering its grammatical structure, diverse global uses, and a concise history. The fully revised edition introduces a fascinating new chapter on the effect of technology on English, bringing fresh insight into the language’s ongoing evolution.

First publish date: 1988

Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics

Authors: David Crystal

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