The Secret Life of Languages

Explore the fascinating world human language and discover, the hidden stories behind every word.

From Cantonese to Xhosa, from the origins of writing to
the invention of Elvish, from articulation to syntax,
the history and diversity of human communication
are brought to life in this fascinating book.

Beginning with the anatomy of speech and the early
development of verbal communication, The Secret Life
of Language goes on to unlock the secrets of the written
word, from Egyptian hieroglyphs to Japanese kanji, offering
a wide-ranging tour of the major languages of the world.

Author: Simon Pulleyn

Publisher: Cassell

Released Date: 2018

ISBN: 9781788400244