The Development of Standard English, 1300 1800: Theories, Descriptions, Conflicts
Title:
The Development of Standard English, 1300 1800: Theories, Descriptions, Conflicts
Author:
Series (if any):
Studies in English Language
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
252 pages, 14 Tables, unspecified; 7 Maps
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9780521771146
EAN:
9780521771146
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
646
Dimensions (mm):
236 x 159 x 23
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£130.80
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Description
Leading scholars trace the development of Standard English, revealing a complex history that challenges the usual textbook accounts. The volume demonstrates that Standard English has no one single ancestor dialect, but is the cumulative result of generations of authoritative writing from many text types.
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