How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction (Third Edition)
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- Synopsis
- This accessible introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics, is the first introductory linguistics textbook written specifically for English instructors and educators. Focuses on issues such as American dialects, descriptive and prescriptive approaches to English grammar, the history of English, English spelling, stylistics, language attitudes, and language education. Tapping into our natural curiosity about language, it invites readers to connect academic linguistics to everyday use of the English language and to become active participants in the construction of linguistic knowledge. The third edition provides updated examples of current language change--including new slang and other word coinages, grammatical developments, and sound changes--as well as new research findings on American dialects, language acquisition, language evolution, eggcorns, English and the Internet, and much more. For anyone interested in the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 544 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780205032280
- Publisher:
- Pearson Education
- Date of Addition:
- 02/23/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Pearson Education Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Textbooks, Language Arts
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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