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The Cambridge History of the English Language, Vol. 6: English in North America (Volume 6)

By John Algeo

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2001
ISBN
9780521264792, 0521264790
LCC
PE1072 .C36 1992
Open Library ID
OL1535872M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2898427 bytes)
Pages
600\600
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46
Языки и языкознание;Английский язык;История англий

Description

This volume traces the history of English in North America during the past 400 years. Sixteen leading authorities in the field consider how the vocabulary (both standard and slang), grammar, spelling, and usage in both the standard language and regional and social dialects have evolved, and examine the relationship of and interaction between British and American English. Separate chapters deal with African-American English, Canadian English and Newfoundland English. The volume also includes suggestions for further reading, a glossary of linguistic terms, and an extensive bibliography.

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