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title: "The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language"
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# The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language

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## Description

Where did human language come from? How many languages are there? How do we acquire our first language or learn a second one? The highly acclaimed Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language by David Crystal answers these and other questions about language. From hieroglyphics to trucker talk, from Shakespeare in pidgin to sneezing in Tongan, this is a stimulating and richly illustrated guide to the variety, structure, history and theory of language. David Crystal not only conveys the intrinsic fascination of the subject, but also its enormous complexity. The visual dimension of the encyclopedia throws a fresh light on what has traditionally been treated as a non-visual subject, with many drawings, photographs, maps, display boxes and extracts all integrated within the text. In addition, appendices, meticulous cross-referencing and indexing ensure that this is an authoritative work of reference for students, professionals and general readers alike.

Review: A really good encyclopedia but dated - I already own this book and ordered this copy as a gift for a friend. He loves it. Although dated it has much useful material
Review: Must buy! - Best book with a lots of information!

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,493,439 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,592 in Linguistics (Books) #4,042 in Linguistics Reference #25,954 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really good encyclopedia but dated
*by F***E on February 17, 2013*

I already own this book and ordered this copy as a gift for a friend. He loves it. Although dated it has much useful material

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must buy!
*by M***H on September 25, 2018*

Best book with a lots of information!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ beautifully presented. I suggest any owner who likes to ...
*by H***E on August 3, 2017*

Wow! This is bigger and more detailed than I expected. It would take more years than I have left just to nibble at it. Very impressive scholarship, beautifully presented. I suggest any owner who likes to put books on display for visitors to handle jots pencil notes at random throughout, e.g. 'This confirms my theory', 'Maybe this is overstated', 'Must check this'.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-07*