James Milroy
Authority in Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415696838
- author:
- James Milroy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Language Arts ; Disciplines
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 9
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Authority in Language explores the complex relationship between language and power, examining the debate over what constitutes 'correct' language. The authors consider the historical process of standardisation and its social consequences, including discrimination against low-status groups.
The book compares the language ideologies in Britain and the USA, discussing the English-Only movement and the Ebonics controversy. It is a valuable resource for educationalists, teachers and linguists seeking to understand the intricacies of language and its role in society.
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