A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics (The Language Library Book 31)

David Crystal's A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics has long been the standard single-volume reference for its field. Now available in its sixth edition, it has been revised and updated to reflect the latest terms in the field. Includes in excess of 5,100 terms, grouped into over 3,000 entriesCoverage reflects recommendations by a team of experts in phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics, making it exceptionally comprehensiveIncorporates new ideas stemming from the minimalist programContains a separate table of abbreviations and table of symbols, along with an updated International Phonetic AlphabetUpdates 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 linguisticsRemains the standard single-volume reference for the field of linguistics and phonetics.