Language Myths

Auteur Laurie Bauer

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ISBN

9780140260236

Bindwijze

Paperback

Taal

Engels

Auteur

Laurie Bauer

Uitgeverij

Penguin Books Ltd

Jaar van uitgifte

1998

Aantal pagina's

188

Waar gaat het over?

A collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. It discusses topics on some of the popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language. A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.

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