Just a Phrase I'm Going Through: My Life in Language

by David Crystal

Book Overview

Kidnapping, attempted assassination, espionage ... not the answers you'd expect to the question 'what happens when you become a linguist?'

But now, reflecting on a long and hugely successful career at the forefront of the field of English Language and Linguistics, David Crystal answers this question and offers us a special look behind the scenes at the adventures, rewards, challenges and pitfalls of his life in language.

Both an autobiography...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415485746
• ISBN13: 9780415485746
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"