The English Languages by Tom Mcarthur
Hundreds of millions of people use English every day everywhere in the world, but may or may not succeed in understanding each other. Despite the success of its standard form (or forms) in many countries, the complex called 'English' is immensely diverse - probably more diverse than any single language has ever been - and is likely to become even more so. This book is a compelling and broad-ranging invitation to consider the variety, the options and the implications of this vast system. The English Languages looks at the 'pluralism' of English, the 'Englishes', that have arisen in the last few decades, and addresses the question of whether or not English can be considered a family of languages in its own right, like the Romance languages.
"The English Languages is a fascinating book written in a highly user-friendly style" Word
Tom McArthur is an independent writer, editor, consultant, and presenter, as well as the editor of English Today: the International Review of the English Language, a Cambridge University Press quarterly publication. He is the Deputy Director of the Dictionary Research Centre and an Honorary University Fellow at the University of Exeter, as well as the General Editor of R.R.K. Publishing. Hartmann is a member of the Exeter Language and Lexicography series. He is the editor of The Oxford Companion to the English Language and has authored over 20 books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521485821 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521485827 |
| Title | The English Languages |
| Author | Tom Mcarthur |
| Series | Canto |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1998-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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