Language Myths
by Laurie Bauer
Title:
Language Myths
Author:
Laurie Bauer
Edited by:
Trudgill, Peter
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
208 pages
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13:
9780140260236
EAN:
9780140260236
Publication Date:
26/11/1998
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
280
Dimensions (mm):
132 x 198 x 13
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£9.07
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Description
A collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. It discusses topics on some of the popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language.
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