ISBN: 9780716744733 - the power of babel: a natural history of language (19 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. There are approximately six thousand languages on Earth today, each a descendant of the tongue first spoken by Homo sapiens some 150,000 years ago. While laying out how languages mix and mutate over time, linguistics professor John McWhorter reminds us of the variety within the species that speaks them, and argues that, contrary to popular perception, language is not immutable and hidebound, but a living, dynamic entity that adapts itself to an ever-changing human environment. Full of humor and imaginative insight, The Power of Babel draws its illustrative examples from languages around the world, including pidgins, Creoles, and nonstandard dialects.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Zustand: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. There are approximately six thousand languages on Earth today, each a descendant of the tongue first spoken by Homo sapiens some 150,000 years ago. While laying out how languages mix and mutate over time, linguistics professor John McWhorter reminds us of the variety within the species that speaks them, and argues that, contrary to popular perception, language is not immutable and hidebound, but a living, dynamic entity that adapts itself to an ever-changing human environment. Full of humor and imaginative insight, The Power of Babel draws its illustrative examples from languages around the world, including pidgins, Creoles, and nonstandard dialects.…

Zustand: very_good.

Zustand: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. W. H. Freeman/ Times Books hardcover in dust jacket, 2001- 5th printing; jacket price $26.00; clean/tight, No marks/tears; (Fine/Fine). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDLanguage Arts & Disciplinesvery good, hard cover with dust jacket, clean pages, foxing on all edges, prompt shipping with tracking.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good +. very good +. first edition as stated. 6 x 9 in. Paper boards. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers clean, minimal wear. Binding tight, text unmarked. DJ is VERY GOOD_+ ; very clean, in a wrapper. Lang. Stax.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 327 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. McWhortor, John: THE POWER OF BABEL New York, New York: Times books 2001. SECOND PRINTING. As New / As New 327 PP. 8vo. White and burgundy publisher's cloth with gilt title on the spine. In the original unclipped dust jacket. Text is clean and clear. The pages are clean and square. These pieces are in excellent condition.…

Zustand: Very Good.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair.