剧情简介：With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant t...(展开全部)
作者：David Crystal
出版社：Yale University Press
ISBN：9780300170825
