English: History, Diversity, and Change

English: History, Diversity, and Change
ISBN-10
0415131189
ISBN-13
9780415131186
Series
English
Category
Engelsk sprog
Pages
418
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Psychology Press
Authors
Joan Swann, Dick Leith, David Graddol

Description

In this provocative interpretation of the history of English, the contributors emphasise the diversity of English throughout its history and the changing social meanings of different varieties of English.

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