Buch Details
This is a unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury and The Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.
- Einband Taschenbuch
- Schriftsteller Bauer, Laurie / Trudgill, Peter
- ISBN13 9780140260236
- ISBN10 0140260234
- Buchseiten 189
- Sammlung Literary Criticism #
- Jahr der Ausgabe 1999
- Sprache Englisch
Language Myths
- Autor/in Laurie Bauer , Peter Trudgill
- Verlag PENGUIN BOOKS
- ISBN 9780140260236
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