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 entries * Coverage reflects recommendations by a team of experts in phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics, making it exceptionally comprehensive * 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 * 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 linguistics * Remains the standard single-volume reference for the field of linguistics and phonetics.
"This is the standard, modestly priced, single-volume reference work for its esoteric fields. Essential stock in all libraries, at all levels; an invaluable text book for teacher and student; and another huge achievement for its distinguished progenitor!" ( Reference Review , November 2009)