A ground-breaking text which examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard-English and takes an historical rather than sociolinguistic view of the changes which have occurred. It includes many useful exercises, notes and discussion points. Series: Learning About Language. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 284. . 1994. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Watching English Change: An Introduction to the Study of Linguistic Change in Standard Englishes in the 20th Century (Learning About Language)
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1994
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0582210895
ISBN 13: 9780582210899
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard English and takes a historical rather than sociolinguistic view of the changes which have occurred.

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