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The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language
- Title
- The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language / David Crystal.
- Author
- Crystal, David, 1941-
- Publication
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2003.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFF 03-2967 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Description
- vii, 499 p. : ill. (col.); 28 cm.
- Alternative Title
- Encyclopedia of the English language
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 472-479) and indexes.
- Contents
- Modelling English -- The origins of English -- Old English -- Middle English -- Early modern English -- Modern English -- World English -- The nature of the lexicon -- The sources of the lexicon -- Etymology -- The structure of the lexicon -- Lexical dimensions -- Grammatical mythology -- The structure of words -- Word classes -- The structure of sentences -- The sound system -- The writing system -- Varieties of discourse -- Regional variation -- Social variation -- Personal variation -- Learning English as a mother tongue -- New ways of studying English.
- Call Number
- JFF 03-2967
- ISBN
- 052182348X
- 0521530334 (pbk.)
- OCLC
- 52696308
- 52897997
- Author
- Crystal, David, 1941-
- Title
- The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language / David Crystal.
- Imprint
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2003.
- Edition
- 2nd ed., reprinted with corrections
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 472-479) and indexes.
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- Research Call Number
- JFF 03-2967