Penhallurick, Dr. Rob
Studying the English Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230200159
- author:
- Penhallurick, Dr. Rob
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Studying the English Language explores the diversity and history of the English language, covering topics such as dialect and accent, swearing, language planning, and theories about the origin of language.
Organised into eighteen thematic chapters, this textbook provides entertaining examples, illustrations, and suggestions for further reading. It is an ideal companion for those new to the study of the English language, offering a comprehensive introduction to the subject.
A new edition includes three additional chapters on the story of American English, the spread of English across the world, and the work of Noam Chomsky.
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