Albert C. Baugh

A History of the English Language

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ISBN: 9781032953618
Autorius : Albert C. Baugh
Leidimo metai: 2026
Leidėjas: Routledge
Puslapių skaičius: 412
Leidinio kalba: Anglų
Formatas: Minkšti viršeliai
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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.



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 organized and updated chapter bibliographies.

Balanced and wide-ranging, this textbook is a must-read for any student studying the history of the English language.


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