
A History of the English Language
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				A History of the English Language explores the linguistic and cultural development of English from the Roman conquest of England to the present day to provide a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of its history. This best-selling classic textbook encourages the reader to develop both an understanding of present-day English and an enlightened attitude toward the issues affecting the language today. Fully revised and updated, the new edition includes the latest developments in the field and offers: - An updated coverage of corpus linguistics and the development of syntax - Current d...
A History of the English Language explores the linguistic and cultural development of English from the Roman conquest of England to the present day to provide a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of its history. This best-selling classic textbook encourages the reader to develop both an understanding of present-day English and an enlightened attitude toward the issues affecting the language today. Fully revised and updated, the new edition includes the latest developments in the field and offers: - An updated coverage of corpus linguistics and the development of syntax - Current debates about pronouns, technology and the internet - Revised discussions on dialects in the UK and US - Expanded coverage of Global Englishes and a fuller discussion of language contact - Newly organised and updated chapter bibliographies Balanced and wide-ranging, this textbook is a must-read for any student studying the history of the English language.