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Word on the Street
Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English
Taschenbuch von John Mcwhorter
Sprache: Englisch

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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 humor, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power.
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 humor, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power.
Über den Autor
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.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2001
Rubrik: Literaturwissenschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780738204468
ISBN-10: 0738204463
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Mcwhorter, John
Hersteller: Basic Books
Maße: 229 x 152 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: John Mcwhorter
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2001
Gewicht: 0,496 kg
Artikel-ID: 127019180
Über den Autor
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.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2001
Rubrik: Literaturwissenschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780738204468
ISBN-10: 0738204463
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Mcwhorter, John
Hersteller: Basic Books
Maße: 229 x 152 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: John Mcwhorter
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2001
Gewicht: 0,496 kg
Artikel-ID: 127019180
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