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  • English

    History, Diversity and Change

    Modifié par David Graddol, Dick Leith, Joan Swann ...
    The story of English is often presented as one of progress: from a set of Germanic dialects to a fully-fledged national and international language. The emphasis in this book is on the diversity of English throughout its history and the changing social meanings of different varieties of English. ... En savoir plus

    $229.48 CAD

  • Changing English

    Modifié par David Graddol, Dick Leith, Joan Swann, Martin Rhys, Julia Gillen ...
    Changing English examines the history of English from its origins in the fifth century to the present day. It focuses on the radical changes that have taken place in the structure of English over a millennium and a half, detailing the influences of migration, colonialism and many other historical, social and cultural phenomena. Expert authors illustrate and analyze dialects, accents and the ... En savoir plus

    $90.99 CAD

  • A Social History of English

    par Mr Dick Leith, Dick Leith ...
    A Social History of English is the first history of the English language to utilize the techniques, insights and concerns of sociolinguistics. Written in a non-technical way, it takes into account standardization, pidginization, bi- and multilingualism, the issues of language maintenance and language loyalty, and linguistic variation.This new edition has been fully revised. Additions include: * ... En savoir plus

    $92.06 CAD

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    When and why did 'thou' disappear from Standard English? Would a Victorian Cockney have said 'observation' or 'hobservation'? Was Jane Austen making a mistake when she wrote 'Jenny and James are walked to Charmonth this afternoon'?This superbly well-informed - and also wonderfully entertaining - history of the English language answers all these questions, showing how the many strands of English ... En savoir plus

    $12.99 CAD

  • Derrida

    A Very Short Introduction

    par Simon Glendinning ...
    Collections series Very Short Introductions
    Jacques Derrida, the French philosopher, developed his critical technique known as 'deconstruction'. His work is associated with ideas surrounding both post-structuralism and post-modern philosophy, and he was known to have challenged some of the unquestioned assumptions of our philosophical tradition. In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty and significance ... En savoir plus

    $7.99 CAD

  • Sociolinguistics

    A Very Short Introduction

    par John Edwards ...
    Collections series Very Short Introductions
    Sociolinguistics deals with the social life of language, language in its sociocultural context. It is a branch of linguistics that looks less at the shape or sound of words--morphology or phonology--and more at how our words and sentences are influenced by the society around us--for instance, how the accent or the dialect we use has been shaped by where we come from or which social class we belong ... En savoir plus

    $7.19 CAD

  • The Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language

    Modifié par Tom McArthur, Roshan McArthur ...
    Collections series Oxford Quick Reference
    From Sanscrit to Scouse, this is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date single-volume source of information about the English language. Edited by one of the world's foremost authorities on the subject, this unique guide will be both essential for reference and fascinating for browsing. BLInternational perspective -- from Cockney to Creole, Aboriginal English to Zummerzet, Estuary ... En savoir plus

    $11.99 CAD

  • How English Became English

    A short history of a global language

    par Simon Horobin ...
    The English Language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? In How English Became English Simon Horobin investigates the evolution of the English language, examining how the language continues to adapt even today, as English continues to find new speakers and new uses. Engaging with ... En savoir plus

    $8.99 CAD

  • A Student's Writing Guide

    How to Plan and Write Successful Essays

    par Gordon Taylor ...
    Are you struggling to meet your coursework deadlines? Finding it hard to get to grips with your essay topics? Does your writing sometimes lack structure and style? Would you like to improve your grades? This text covers everything a student needs to know about writing essays and papers in the humanities and social sciences. Starting from the common difficulties students face, it gives practical ... En savoir plus

    $26.99 CAD

  • Studying English Literature

    A Practical Guide

    par Tory Young ...
    Studying English Literature is a unique guide for undergraduates beginning to study the discipline of literature and those who are thinking of doing so. Unlike books that provide a survey of literary history or non-subject specific manuals that offer rigid guidelines on how to write essays, Studying English Literature invites students to engage with the subject's history and theory whilst at the ... En savoir plus

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  • The Oxford History of English

    par Lynda Mugglestone ...
    The Oxford History of English traces the language from its obscure Indo-European roots to its position as the world's first language. In accounts made vivid with examples from an immense range of documentary evidence, including letters, diaries, and private records, fifteen experts describe the history of English in all its versions, written and spoken. They reveal the language's rich and protean ... En savoir plus

    $32.99 CAD

  • The Oxford History of English

    Modifié par Lynda Mugglestone ...
    Lynda Mugglestone's hugely popular The Oxford History of English is now updated and entirely reset in a new edition featuring David Crystal's new take on the future of English in the wider world. In accounts made vivid with examples from a vast range of documentary evidence that includes letters, diaries, and private records, fifteen scholars trace the history of English from its ancient Indo ... En savoir plus

    $15.19 CAD