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Crystal, David, 1941-

The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language / Encyclopedia of the English language David Crystal. - 2nd ed. - Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003. - vii, 499 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [477]-479) and indexes.

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 -- Electronic variation -- Learning English as a mother tongue -- New ways of studying English.

ISBN: 052182348X 9780521823487 0521530334 (pbk.) 9780521530330 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2003272259

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English language--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Engels.
Taalkunde.
Anglais (Langue)--Guides, manuels, etc.
Anglais (Langue)--Encyclopédies

LC Class. No.: PE1072 / C68 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 420