History of the English Language - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0710001061 ISBN 13 : 9780710001061

Synopsis

454pages. in8. Cartonné jaquette.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Comprehensive and balanced, this classic exploration of the history of the English language combines internal linguistic history and external cultural history-from the Middle Ages to the present. This market-leading text encourages readers to develop both an understanding of present-day English and an enlightened attitude toward questions affecting the language today.

Features in the New Edition include:

• A thoroughly revised and updated Chapter 1, English Present and Future, reflecting the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years
• A new section in Chapter 10, Gender Issues and Linguistic Change, providing a balanced and current perspective on an important social topic
• Thorough revision of Chapter 11, The English Language in America, with updated material on African American Vernacular English

The traditional strengths of the text remain, including:

• An emphasis on the political, social, and cultural forces that affect language
• The use of traditional phonetic notation to help pronunciation
• A map of American dialects and examples of twentieth-century vocabulary demonstrating differences in American English and comparisons of current English to earlier versions

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The book provides students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the history of the language.

Détails de l'édition

• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0710001061
• ISBN 13: 9780710001061
• Reliure: Relié
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible