The Emergence and Development of English : An Introduction
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Cambridge Introductions to the English Language
ISBN-10
1108469981
ISBN-13
9781108469982
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 25th, 2018
Print length
268 Pages
Weight
702 grams
Dimensions
17.90 x 25.20 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Language: history & general worksHistorical & comparative linguistics
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A step-by-step introduction to the history of the English language that teaches both students and instructors about complex systems, the scientific model behind human speech. This easy-to-follow text includes chapter openers, key terms, chapter summaries and end-of-chapter exercises, as well as online resources and audio samples.
This textbook provides a step-by-step introduction to the history of the English language (HEL), offering a fresh perspective on the process of language change. Aimed at undergraduate students, The Emergence and Development of English is accessibly written, and contains a wealth of pedagogical tools, including chapter openers, key terms, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter exercises and suggestions for further reading. A central theme of the book is ''emergence'', the key term from the study of complex systems, which describes how massive numbers of random verbal interactions give rise to regularities that ''emerge'' without specific causes. This unique approach encourages readers to incorporate complex systems into the mainstream coverage of HEL. Additional resources include examples of language from each period, as well as appendices on terminology, online resources and audio samples.
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