The English language is spoken by more than a billion people
throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has
it evolved into the language used today? In this Very Short
Introduction Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the
English we know today, and celebrates the way new speakers and new
uses mean that it continues to adapt. Engaging with contemporary
concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes
are improvements, or evidence of slipping standards. What is the
future for the English language? Will Standard English continue to
hold sway, or we are witnessing its replacement by newly emerging
Englishes? ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series
from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost
every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to
get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine
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General
Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Very Short Introductions |
Release date: |
2018 |
Authors: |
Simon Horobin
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Dimensions: |
175 x 113 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
149 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-870925-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
General
|
LSN: |
0-19-870925-0 |
Barcode: |
9780198709251 |
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