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The English Language

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: Simon Horobin Engelsk Paperback

The English Language

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: Simon Horobin Engelsk Paperback
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The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today?In this Very Short Introduction Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the English we know today, and celebrates the way new speakers and new uses mean that it continues to adapt. Engaging with contemporary concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes are improvements, or evidence of slipping standards. What is the future for the English language? Will Standard English continue to hold sway, or we are witnessing its replacement by newly emerging Englishes?ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today?In this Very Short Introduction Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the English we know today, and celebrates the way new speakers and new uses mean that it continues to adapt. Engaging with contemporary concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes are improvements, or evidence of slipping standards. What is the future for the English language? Will Standard English continue to hold sway, or we are witnessing its replacement by newly emerging Englishes?ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 176
ISBN-13: 9780198709251
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0198709250
Udg. Dato: 25 jan 2018
Længde: 9mm
Bredde: 115mm
Højde: 173mm
Forlag: Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato: 25 jan 2018
Forfatter(e): Simon Horobin
Forfatter(e) Simon Horobin


Kategori Sprog: historie og generelle værker


ISBN-13 9780198709251


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 176


Udgave


Længde 9mm


Bredde 115mm


Højde 173mm


Udg. Dato 25 jan 2018


Oplagsdato 25 jan 2018


Forlag Oxford University Press

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