The English Language A Historical Introduction
3rd Edition
Author(s): Charles Barber, Joan C. Beal, Philip A. Shaw
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A comprehensive yet concise history of the English language, this accessible textbook helps those studying the subject to understand the formation of English. It tells the story of the language from its remote ancestry to the present day, especially the effects of globalisation and the spread of, and subsequent changes to, English. Now in its third edition, it has been substantially revised and updated in light of new research, with an extended chapter on World Englishes, and a completely updated final chapter, which concentrate on changes to English in the twenty-first century. It makes difficult concepts very easy to understand, and the chapters are set out to make the most of the wide range of topics covered, using dozens of familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison. It is accompanied by a website with exercises for each chapter, and a range of extra resources.
- Provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the English language, assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics
- Includes an extensive chapter on world Englishes and more exemplification from varieties other than British English
- Accompanied by an extended and integrated website, which provides exercises to accompany each chapter
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