A Social History of English

A Social History of English is the first history of the English language to utilize the techniques, insights and concerns of sociolinguistics. 'An excellent book: original, clear and well-written.' - Albion

List of contents

Introduction Part I Emergence and consolidation 1 Languages in contact 2 Standardisation and writing Part II Changing patterns of usage 3 Words and meanings 4 Grammar 5 Pronunciation Part III Imposition and spread 6 The imposition of English in the British Isles 7 English as an international language Part IV Evidence, interpretation and theory 8 A critical linguistic history of English texts

About the author

Mr Dick Leith, Dick Leith

Summary

A Social History of English is the first history of the English language to utilize the techniques, insights and concerns of sociolinguistics. 'An excellent book: original, clear and well-written.' - Albion

Product details

• Authors: Dick Leith
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.06.1997
• EAN: 9780415164566
• ISBN: 978-0-415-16456-6
• No. of pages: 312
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 508 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics