Language Myths
Editorial PENGUIN BOOKS
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This is 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; and,...
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- ISBN13 9780140260236
- ISBN10 0140260234
- Tipo LIBRO
- Páginas 189
- Colección Literary Criticism #
- Año de Edición 1999
- Idioma Inglés
- Encuadernación Paperback
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LingüísticaLanguage Myths
Editorial PENGUIN BOOKS
This is 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; and,...
España peninsular
Detalles del libro
This is 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; and, America is ruining the English language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury and The 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.