218 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
218 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
218 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Is English changing? To what degree is it changing? Is this change good or bad? In answering these questions, Is English Changing? provides a lively and concise introduction to language change, refuting commonly held misconceptions about language evolution as we understand it. Showing that English, like all living languages, has historically changed and continues to change, this book:... Read more
List of figures
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Speech sounds
Chapter 3 – Word structure
Chapter 4 – Sentence structure
Chapter 5 – Word meaning
Chapter 6 – Context
Chapter 7 – Society and culture
Chapter 8 – Rules, usage, and style
Chapter 9 – Conclusion
References
Societies, associations, and university projects
Index
Biography
Steve Kleinedler is Executive Editor for the American Heritage Dictionaries.
"A perfect first introduction to the world of linguistics for any student, filled with relatable examples, interesting activities, and ample advice on where to go for further information and inspiration."
M. Lynne Murphy, University of Sussex, UK
