A History of English Words (The Language Library)
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A History of English Words (The Language Library)
This book traces the remarkable reconfigurations that English lexis has undergone in the past millennium. The vocabulary is studied as an indicator of social change, a symbol reflecting different social dynamics between speech communities, on models of dominance, cohabitation, colonialism and globalisation.
- Comprehensive guide to the evolution of the English vocabulary.
- Well known passages from literature are used to illustrate the variety of English words.
- Accessible discussion of Latin, Greek, Germanic and Norman-French languages.
- Contains original research into the make-up of the current lexical core of English.
Technical Specifications
Country
USA
Brand
Wiley-Blackwell
Manufacturer
Wiley-Blackwell
Binding
Paperback
IsAdultProduct
Height
9
Length
6
Weight
1.44182319348
Width
1.02
ReleaseDate
1999-12-16T00:00:01Z
NumberOfItems
1
Author
Hughes, Geoffrey
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