Language Play

by David Crystal

Book Overview

This text approaches the subject of how everyone plays with language in an informed but light-hearted way. Beginning by showing how we all use the hidic (playful) function of language, the author then... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226122050
• ISBN13: 9780226122052
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"