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Language Myths

By Laurie Bauer , Peter Trudgill

Book information

Year
1999
ISBN
0140260234, 9780140260236
LCC
P106 .L31755 1998
Open Library ID
OL6804338M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (1909400 bytes)
Pages
208\208
DPI
600
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This is a unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury and The Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.

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