The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of The English Language -
: New coverage of forensic linguistics , gender identities in language, and the use of "big data" in linguistics.
: Breaks down grammatical mythology, word structure (morphology), word classes, and sentence structure (syntax). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
: Updated statistics on global English use and a new section on English in a post-Brexit Europe. : New coverage of forensic linguistics , gender
: New sections on language used on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, as well as internet trends like "doggo lingo". : New sections on language used on platforms
: Access to online audio files featuring David Crystal, allowing readers to hear historical pronunciations and regional accents. Buying Guide
: Traces the language's evolution from its origins and Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to its current status as a global language.
: Explores the nature, sources, and structure of the lexicon, including etymology and "lexical dimensions" like slang and taboos.
