What language is : and what it isn't and what it could be
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New York : Gotham Books, 2011.
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, 2011.
Format
Book
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vii, 228 pages : maps ; 22 cm
Street Date
1108
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"New York Times"-bestselling author and renowned linguist McWhorter explores the complicated and fascinating world of languages. He celebrates the history and curiosities of languages around the world and smashes our assumptions about "correct" grammar.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, J. H. (2011). What language is: and what it isn't and what it could be . Gotham Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, John H. 2011. What Language Is: And What It Isn't and What It Could Be. Gotham Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, John H. What Language Is: And What It Isn't and What It Could Be Gotham Books, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

McWhorter, John H. What Language Is: And What It Isn't and What It Could Be Gotham Books, 2011.

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