{"product_id":"9788417893576","title":"The Little Book of Language","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Little Book of Language\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis popular science essay offers a fascinating journey through the history and nature of human language. David Crystal, one of the most renowned linguists, explains everything from how children acquire their first words to how technology is transforming the way we communicate. The book unveils the origins of accents, the evolution of dialects, and the status of endangered languages, combining academic rigor with an accessible and engaging tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work examines language as a living and constantly changing phenomenon. Crystal explores the human being's innate ability to communicate, the development of child speech, and global linguistic diversity. He addresses issues such as the formation of regional accents, the evolution of writing, and the impact of text messaging on language today. He also analyzes cases of languages that have managed to revitalize themselves in the face of the threat of extinction, offering an optimistic perspective on the future of communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage acquisition in childhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin and evolution of dialects and accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of writing and the first documented word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEndangered languages and revitalization processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of digital technology on reading, writing, and daily speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at curious readers without prior training in linguistics who wish to understand how language works. It is especially attractive to students of philology, communication, or social sciences, as well as teachers and parents interested in the development of child speech. It will also be enjoyed by those who wonder how technology is shaping the way we express ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and accessible view of the history of human language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding linguistic diversity and processes of change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-founded reflections on the impact of technology on current communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete examples of how languages can survive and adapt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal, David\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biblioteca Nueva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e LANGUAGE: HISTORY AND GENERAL WORKS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e YALE LITTLE HISTORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 302\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Crystal manages to turn a potentially dry subject into an enjoyable and revealing read. His clear style and ability to connect linguistic phenomena with everyday experience make this book an ideal introduction for anyone interested in language. The work stands out for balancing erudition with popularization, offering both historical data and contemporary reflections on the future of communication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIBLIOTECA NUEVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406657347931,"sku":"9788417893576","price":22.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841789357.jpg?v=1781836953","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417893576","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}