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An Historical Study of English

Function, Form and Change

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Jeremy Smith

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Pagine: 244pagine
Tempo di lettura: 9ore

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The book presents a dynamic perspective on the history of the English language, emphasizing the interplay between internal linguistic mechanisms and external factors. It synthesizes recent developments in historical linguistics, exploring changes in writing systems, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Key examples include the standardization of spellings, the Great Vowel Shift, and the emergence of non-standard varieties like eighteenth-century Scots and twentieth-century British Black English. This engaging analysis is aimed at students and contributes significantly to the field.

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An Historical Study of English, Jeremy Smith

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Pubblicato: 1996
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Titolo: An Historical Study of English
Sottotitolo: Function, Form and Change
Lingua: Inglese
Autori: Jeremy Smith
Editore: Routledge
Pubblicato: 1996
Formato: Copertina rigida
Pagine: 244
ISBN13: 9780415132725
Tag: Libri di testo, Arte / Cultura, Sulla letteratura, Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
Descrizione: The book presents a dynamic perspective on the history of the English language, emphasizing the interplay between internal linguistic mechanisms and external factors. It synthesizes recent developments in historical linguistics, exploring changes in writing systems, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Key examples include the standardization of spellings, the Great Vowel Shift, and the emergence of non-standard varieties like eighteenth-century Scots and twentieth-century British Black English. This engaging analysis is aimed at students and contributes significantly to the field.