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The Cambridge History of the English Language, Vol. 4: 1776-1997 (Volume 4)

By Suzanne Romaine

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1999
ISBN
0521264774, 9780521264778
LCC
PE1072 .C36 1992
Open Library ID
OL1535872M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13522922 bytes)
Pages
782\782
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46
Языки и языкознание;Английский язык;История англий

Description

This volume deals with the history of the English language from 1776 to the present day. An extensive introduction details the changing socio-historical setting in which English has developed in response to a continuing background of diversity as it was transplanted to North America and beyond. Separate chapters on pronunciation, syntax, and vocabulary chronicle the core linguistic features of the language during this period. In addition, there are chapters on English as a literary language, English grammar and usage, and place names. A separate volume on North American English is in preparation.

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