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  • Variety in Contemporary English

    by W.R. O'Donnell, LORETO Todd ...
    First Published in 1992. This is an exploration of the complex kinds of variation which occur in and between written and spoken English. Dialect, Pidgeon and Creole English are examined and the types of lingustics employed in advertising, literature and the classroom are discussed. The book is intended as an introduction to the study of English language. It is aimed primarily at college and ... Read more

    $47.99 CAD

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  • Language Myths

    by Laurie Bauer ...
    A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The English Language

    A Guided Tour of the Language

    by David Crystal ...
    This is the definitive survey of the English language - in all its forms. Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and finally he gives a brief history of English. The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language. 'Illuminating guided tour of our common ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Linguistics: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

    by David Hornsby ...
    Written by David Hornsby, who is a current Linguistics lecturer and researcher at theUniversity of Kent, Linguistics - The Essentials is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added value features like summaries of key books, ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Aitchison's Linguistics

    A practical introduction to contemporary linguistics

    by Jean Aitchison ...
    This classic book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics which attempts to answer two fundamental questions: 'What is language?' and 'How does language work?' It outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining basic concepts and essential terminology with examples drawn mainly from English. Sound patterning, syntax and meaning - the inner core of linguistics - are discussed simply and ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Oxford Guide to Etymology

    by Philip Durkin ...
    This practical introduction to word history investigates every aspect of where words come from and how they change. Philip Durkin, chief etymologist of the Oxford English Dictionary, shows how different types of evidence can shed light on the myriad ways in which words change in form and meaning. He considers how such changes can be part of wider linguistic processes, or be influenced by a complex ... Read more

    $34.99 CAD

  • The Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language

    Edited by Tom McArthur, Roshan McArthur ...
    Series 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 ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Sounds Appealing

    The Passionate Story of English Pronunciation

    by David Crystal ...
    It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it ...There have long been debates about 'correct' pronunciation in the English language, and Britain's most distinguished linguistic expert, David Crystal, is here to set the record straight. Sounds Appealing tells us exactly why, and how, we pronounce words as we do.Pronunciation is integral to communication, and is tailored to meet the demands of ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • The Routledge Dictionary of English Language Studies

    by Michael Pearce ...
    Series series Routledge Dictionaries
    Filled with real examples of the way people use English in different contexts, The Routledge Dictionary of English Language Studies is an indispensable guide to the richness and variety of the English language for both students and the general reader.From abbreviation to zero-article, via fricative and slang, the Dictionary contains over 600 wide ranging and informative entries covering:the core ... Read more

    $60.99 CAD

  • Language Change

    Progress or Decay?

    by Jean Aitchison ...
    Series series Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics
    How and why do languages change? Where does the evidence of language change come from? How do languages begin and end? This introduction to language change explores these and other questions, considering changes through time. The central theme of this book is whether language change is a symptom of progress or decay. This book will show you why it is neither, and that understanding the factors ... Read more

    $46.99 CAD

  • How English Became English

    A short history of a global language

    by 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 ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

  • Introducing English Language

    A Resource Book for Students

    by Louise Mullany, Peter Stockwell ...
    Series series Routledge English Language Introductions
    Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students.Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’ structure is built around four ... Read more

    $90.99 CAD