LINGUIST List 17.3454

Wed Nov 22 2006

Books: History of Linguistics/Sociolinguistics: Svartvik, Leech

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Directory         1.    Palgrave Macmillan, English - One Tongue, Many Voices: Svartvik, Leech

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Message 1: English - One Tongue, Many Voices: Svartvik, Leech
Date: 21-Nov-2006
From: Palgrave Macmillan <palgravemacmillanpalgrave.com>
Subject: English - One Tongue, Many Voices: Svartvik, Leech


Title: English - One Tongue, Many Voices Published: 2006 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
                http://www.palgrave.com

Book URL: http://www.palgrave.com/newsearch/Catalogue.aspx?is=1403918309

Author: Jan Svartvik Author: Geoffrey Leech Hardback: ISBN: 1403918295 Pages: 304 Price: U.K. £ 55.00
Paperback: ISBN: 1403918309 Pages: 304 Price: U.K. £ 16.99
Abstract:

This readable yet scholarly book tells the fascinating story of the Englishlanguage in three ways. It traces the history of the language from itsobscure beginnings over 1500 years ago. It shows the geographical spread ofthe language in its increasing diversity. It looks at the present state ofEnglish as a global language and problems and uncertainties of its future.It argues that, in spite of the amazing variety and plurality of English,it remains a single language.

Linguistic Field(s): History of Linguistics                             Sociolinguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)
Written In: English (eng )

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