How English works
a linguistic introduction
2nd ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Adams, Michael, 1945- - Contributor
Publication
2009 - Pearson Longman, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
40,000 words, Guess
Page Count
160 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL16638402M
- ISBN-139780205605507
- ISBN-100205605508
- Internet Archiveisbn_9780205616367
- Library of Congress Control Number2008009346
and 2 more
- LibraryThing7245004
- Goodreads3004681
Classifications
- DDC420
- LCCPE1106 .C876 2009
- LCCPE1106.C876 2009
Description
A major introductory language/linguistics textbook written specifically for English and Education majors, How English Works is an engaging introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics. This accessible text provides more extensive coverage of issues of particular interest to English and Education majors. Tapping into our natural curiosity about language, it invites all students to connect academic linguistics to everyday use of the English language and to become active participants in the construction of linguistic knowledge. The second edition provides updated examples of current language change, including new slang, as well as new research findings on American dialects, language acquisition, language evolution, eggcorns, English and the Internet, and much more. -- Back cover.
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