A dictionary of linguistics and phonetics /David Crystal.
- sixth edition.ition
- Malden, Massachusetts ; Oxford : Blackwell Publishing, (c)2008.
- xxiv, 529 pages ; 26 cm.
- The language library .
Includes bibliographies and index.
"David Crystal's A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics: includes in excess of 5,100 terms, grouped into over 3,000 entries; coverage reflects recommendations by a team of experts in phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistcs and psycholinguistic, making it exceptionally comprehenisve; incorporates new ideas stemming from the minimalist program; contains a separate table of abbreviations and table of symbols, along with an updated International Phonetic Alphabet; and updates entries to reflect the way established terms are now perceived in light of changes in the field, providing a unique insight into the historical development of linguistcs."--Jacket.