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