202 Pages
by
Routledge
202 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
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The 'correct' use of English has been the subject of vigorous debate in recent years. But what defines 'correctness' in our use of language? And how has this altered over time? In this authoritative survey of the history of the English language, the author examines how linguistic traditions have changed and developed over the centuries to produce the language that we are familiar with today.
Taking present-day usage as its starting point, the book uses a topic-based approach to explore the historical development of vocabulary, grammar, syntax, sounds and spellings, thus providing both a firm sense of the structure of the language and an outline of its history.
Preface Abbreviations and Symbols Used Some Useful Dates Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Choosing Words - The Vocabulary of English Chapter 3: Arranging Words Chapter 4: How Words Mean Chapter 5: Receiving Words Chapter 6: Correct Words? Linguistic Glossary Appendix Select Bibliography Index
Biography
Hussey, Stanley