The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English language / (Record no. 359)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 0521401798 (hbk)
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 0521596556(1997 pbk)
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050 #0 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number PE1072
Item number C68 1995
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Crystal, David,
Dates associated with a name 1941-
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245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English language /
Statement of responsibility, etc. David Crystal.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Cambridge :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Cambridge University Press,
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 1995.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent vii, 489 p. :
Other physical details ill. ;
Dimensions 28 cm.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc. note Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note 1. Modelling English; Part I. The History of English: 2. The origins of English; 3. Old English; 4. Middle English; 5. Early Modern English; 6. Modern English; 7. World English; Part II. English Vocabulary: 8. The nature of the lexicon; 9. The sources of the lexicon; 10. Etymology; 11. The structure of the lexicon; 12. Lexical dimensions; Part III. English Grammar: 13. Grammatical mythology; 14. The structure of words; 15. Word classes; 16. The structure of sentences; Part IV. Spoken and Written English: 17. The sound system; 18. The writing system; Part V. Using English: 19. Varieties of discourse; 20. Regional variation; 21. Social variation; 22. Personal variation; Part VI. Learning about English: 23. Learning English as a mother tongue; 24. New ways of studying English; Appendices; Indexes.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. A revolution in language publishing Superbly illustrated in colour throughout, this is the most comprehensive reference book on the history, structure and worldwide use of English ever written. Clear and accessible, the book abounds with insights into how the language evolved and how it works. All aspects of English are covered: * the history of English * grammar, pronunciation and spelling * spoken and written English * regional and social variations - accents and dialects * new words, jargon, slang and cliches * English in use - in science, law, politics, advertising, the media ...* the huge range and creativity of the English vocabulary * language in literature and language in humour * teaching and learning the language * English as a world language * the future of English Photographs, advertisements, cartoons, quotations, newspaper cuttings, poems, anecdotes and examples vividly complement the text throughout, bringing life, surprise and humour to even the most complex topics. No language student or language lover should be without this unique and fascinating book.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element English language
General subdivision Handbooks, manuals, etc.
9 (RLIN) 1234
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    Library of Congress Classification   Not for loan Library Library Ground Floor 21/12/2024   PE1072 C68 1995 11614 21/12/2024 1 21/12/2024 References
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