The English Language
2nd Edition
Published on 29. March 2012
978-1-107-29998-6 (ISBN)
Description
This bestselling text by Charles Barber, with updating contributions from Joan C. Beal and Philip A. Shaw, recounts the history of the English language from its remote ancestry to the present day. Using dozens of familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Shakespeare and Chaucer, the English language is explored in terms of where it came from, where it is going and the global impact it has had, taking into account the many varieties of English that now exist. Stimulating and interesting, it is not only written for specialists on language and linguistics, but also for general readers who take an interest in the subject.
Reviews / Votes
'A clear, readable introduction to language ... the layers of vocabulary are dealt with brilliantly ...' Good Book GuideMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
1 Maps; 1 Halftones, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white
File size
4,03 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-107-29998-6 (9781107299986)
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Additional editions
Charles Barber | Joan Beal | Philip Shaw
The English Language
Book
03/2012
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€28.00
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Persons
Content
1. What is language?; 2. The flux of language; 3. The Indo-European languages; 4. The Germanic languages; 5. Old English; 6. Norsemen and Normans; 7. Middle English; 8. Early Modern English; 9. Late Modern English; 10. English as a world language; 11. English today and tomorrow.
