Word On The Street
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Summary
A barbed rebuttal to the conservative view that popular culture is destroying the English language.
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Word On The Street by John Mcwhorter
Though there is a contingent of linguists who fight the fact, our language is always changing- not only through slang, but sound, syntax, and words' meanings as well. Debunking the myth of "pure" standard English, tackling controversial positions, and eschewing politically correct arguments, linguist John McWhorter considers speech patterns and regional accents to demonstrate just how the changes do occur. Wielding reason and humour, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power.
"Word on the Street is one of the best books ever written on language and public affairs" Steven Pinker author of The Language Instinct and Words and Rules
John McWhorter is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley. A specialist in pidgin and Creole languages, he lives in Oakland, California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780738204468 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738204463 |
| Title | Word On The Street |
| Author | John Mcwhorter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US |
| Year published | 2001-01-25 |
| Number of pages | 302 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |