What is English?: And Why Should We Care?
Machan, Tim William
ISBN 10: 0199601259 ISBN 13: 9780199601257
Published by Oxford University Press (edition ), 2013
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Tim Machan explores the nature of English present and past, and its role in shaping the identity of those who speak it. He pursues his object through episodes in its history around the globe, from Caxton to Churchill and from rural America to colonial Australia. This is a book for everyone interested in English and the role of language in society.
About the Author: Tim Machan is Professor of English at the University of Notre Dame. His books include English in the Middle Ages and Language Anxiety published by Oxford University Press in 2003 and 2009 respectively.
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Title: What is English?: And Why Should We Care?
Publisher: Oxford University Press (edition )
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good