The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language ― A Witty Linguistics Book on How Thousands of Tongues Evolved from One Source
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The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language ― A Witty Linguistics Book on How Thousands of Tongues Evolved from One Source

by John Mcwhorter

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A witty guide to how languages arise, blend, and evolve, revealing the natural forces behind linguistic change.

ISBN-13 9780060520854 ASIN 006052085X Views 361 Publisher Harper Perennial Year 2003 Edition Softcover Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 352 Adult No Created February 15, 2026 Updated September 07, 2026
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The Power of Babel examines the natural history of language and how tongues change across generations.

John McWhorter presents language as a living system that constantly adapts and transforms.

The book highlights the processes behind linguistic mixing, mutation, and long-term evolution.

Readers gain insight into the dynamic forces that shape communication worldwide.

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