The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of The English Language Now

: 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.

: Updated statistics on global English use and a new section on English in a post-Brexit Europe.

The third edition is available in multiple formats from various retailers: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language

: New coverage of forensic linguistics , gender identities in language, and the use of "big data" in linguistics.

The encyclopedia is organized into six thematic parts containing 25 chapters, totaling over 500 pages. : Traces the language's evolution from its origins

: Explores the nature, sources, and structure of the lexicon, including etymology and "lexical dimensions" like slang and taboos.

: Covers language acquisition in children and modern digital methods for studying English, such as corpus linguistics. Key Features of the Third Edition The encyclopedia is organized into six thematic parts

: Access to online audio files featuring David Crystal, allowing readers to hear historical pronunciations and regional accents. Buying Guide