Words Words Words by David Crystal

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Words, Words, Words is a celebration of what we say and how we say it. It invites us to engage linguistically with who we are: to understand what words tell us about where wecome from and what we do. And as they continually shape our lives, it suggests ways that we can look at words anew and get involved with collecting and coining words ourselves.

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Words Words Words by David Crystal

Words, Words, Words is a celebration of what we say and how we say it. It invites us to engage linguistically with who we are: to understand what words tell us about where wecome from and what we do. And as they continually shape our lives, it suggests ways that we can look at words anew and get involved with collecting and coining words ourselves.
Witty* The Independent (Review) *
David Crystal gives us an enjoyable account of where words came from and what happens to them. * Writing Magazine *
David Crystal is the foremost writer and lecturer on the English language, with a world-wide reputation and over 100 books to his name. He is Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor, and has been awarded an OBE for services to the English Language.
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ISBN 13 9780199210770
ISBN 10 0199210772
Title Words Words Words
Author David Crystal
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2007-04-26
Number of pages 226
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.