Tongues Up for HOW LANGUAGE WORKS

Thoughtful notice by Shaun Manning at Bookslut for How Language Works by David Crystal, due out this Fall from your pals at The Overlook!

"In How Language Works, David Crystal maps out a comprehensive introduction to oral and written communication, from the physical properties of humans that allow us to speak, to the nuanced evolution of language itself. Throughout the book, Crystal artfully defines his topic in terms accessible to the general reader yet transferable should one decide to delve into linguistics more deeply. The result is a volume that will foster an appreciation for the uncommon complexity of language, and a wonder at the similarities and differences between communication systems."

We couldn't have said it better.--Jimmy