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3rd edition. A completely revised, expanded edition of Crystal's acclaimed book, incorporating the latest developments in the field of language study. Includes major new sections on electronic communication and language death. All statistics and maps have been updated.
Synopsis
This completely revised, expanded edition of Crystal's acclaimed book incorporates the latest developments in the lively field of language study.