The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values to do with morality, politics and class.
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Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage of the English language have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really contested values relating to morality, politics and class. 'The Language Wars' examines the present state of the conflict, its history …
Most language mavens seem to come not to praise English, but to bury it; they constantly warn us of the imminent demise of our mother tongue. Not to worry, says Robert Gorrell. In this lively, playful celebration of the joys and power of language, he points to all the signs that…
Linguistic minorities, society and territory
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"This book explores the phenomenon of language change, with a particular focus on the social contexts of its occurrence and its possible motivations, including speakers' intentions and attitudes." "Using wide-ranging case studies presenting new or little-known data, Jones and Si…
"This book explores the phenomenon of language change, with a particular focus on the social contexts of its occurrence and its possible motivations, including speakers' intentions and attitudes." "Using wide-ranging case studies presenting new or little-known data, Jones and Si…
Translators through history
by Woodsworth, Judith, Delisle, Jean
fromBenjamins translation library
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Translators through history
by Woodsworth, Judith, Delisle, Jean
fromBenjamins translation library
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Type: Book