| How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction Contributor(s): Curzan, Anne (Author), Adams, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0205032281 ISBN-13: 9780205032280 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $177.32 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism - Language Arts & Disciplines | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 420 |
| LCCN: 2010050688 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 7.2" W x 9" (1.72 lbs) 576 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This accessible introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics, is the first introductory linguistics textbook written specifically for English instructors and educators. KEY TOPICS: Focuses on issues such as American dialects, descriptive and prescriptive approaches to English grammar, the history of English, English spelling, stylistics, language attitudes, and language education. Tapping into our natural curiosity about language, it invites readers to connect academic linguistics to everyday use of the English language and to become active participants in the construction of linguistic knowledge. The third edition provides updated examples of current language change--including new slang and other word coinages, grammatical developments, and sound changes--as well as new research findings on American dialects, language acquisition, language evolution, eggcorns, English and the Internet, and much more. MARKET: For anyone interested in the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics. |