A History of the English Language

Albert Croll Baugh

ISBN 10: 0133892395 / ISBN 13: 9780133892390

Published by Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education), 1978

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A History of the English Language explores the linguistic and cultural development of English from the Roman conquest of England to the present day to provide a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of its history. This best-selling classic textbook encourages the reader to develop both an understanding of present-day English and an enlightened attitude toward the issues affecting the language today.Fully revised and updated, the new edition includes the latest developments in the field and offers: - An updated coverage of corpus linguistics and the development of syntax- Current debates about pronouns, technology and the internet- Revised discussions on dialects in the UK and US- Expanded coverage of Global Englishes and a fuller discussion of language contact- Newly organised and updated chapter bibliographiesBalanced and wide-ranging, this textbook is a must-read for any student studying the history of the English language.

Seller Inventory # CIN0133892395G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of the English Language
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education)
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0133892395
• ISBN 13: 9780133892390
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Comprehensive and balanced, this classic exploration of the history of the English language combines internal linguistic history and external cultural historyâ from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis is on the political, social and cultural forces that affect language. Reflects the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years in a revised and updated chapter 1, English Present and Future. Provides a new section on Gender Issues and Linguistic Change in Chapter 10. Includes a thorough revision of Chapter 11, The English Language in America, including updated material on African American Vernacular English. Discusses Black English and varieties of English in Africa and Asia, as well as varieties in the United States, Australia, and Canada. Includes a map of American dialects. Provides examples of twentieth-century vocabulary. For multilingual readers or anyone who wishes to develop a well-rounded understanding of present-day English.

From the Publisher

A classic comprehensive and balanced exploration of the history of the English language -- from the Middle Ages to the present -- that combines internal linguistic history and external cultural history.