History of the English Language

Baugh, Albert C., Cable, Thomas

ISBN 10: 0133892395 / ISBN 13: 9780133892390

Edité par Prentice Hall PTR, 1978

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Synopsis :

Book by Baugh Albert Croll

Présentation de l'éditeur:

Praise for the fifth edition:

'The fifth edition of A History of the English Language will continue to be the standard reference work on the history of English.'

Peter Erdmann, Technische University, Berlin, Germany

'Baugh and Cable's classic is still an absolute must for everyone interested in the development of English in its socio-historical context. Revised and updated, this edition continues to provide an engagin biography of a living and dynamic language.'

Ishtla Singh, Kings College, London, UK

 

A History of the English Language is a comprehensive exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Revised and updated, the fifth edition continues to provide students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the subject. The new edition includes:

• A revised first chapter, 'English present and future'
• A new section on gender issues and linguistic change
• Updated material on African-American vernacular English.

Albert C.Baugh was Schelling Memorial Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Thomas Cable is Jane and Roland Blumberg Centennial Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin.

 

 

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : History of the English Language
Éditeur : Prentice Hall PTR
Date d'édition : 1978
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Very Good
Edition : 3rd Edition.