Language Myths
by
Laurie Bauer
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0140260234
ISBN-13
9780140260236
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint
Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 26th, 1998
Print length
208 Pages
Weight
160 grams
Dimensions
13.20 x 19.80 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
linguisticsLiterary essays
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A collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. It discusses topics on some of the popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language.
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; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe 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.
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