How English became English : a short history of a global language / Simon Horobin.
How English became English : a short history of a global language / Simon Horobin.
How English became English : a short history of a global language / Simon Horobin.
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Publisher
Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Press, 2016.
Call Numbers
G 2016/2127
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Language
English
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Physical content
xii, 175 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Content type
still image
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
What is English? -- Origins -- Authorities -- Standards -- Varieties -- Global Englishes -- Why do we care?
Publication information
Publisher
Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Press, 2016.
Edition
First edition.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2016.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did it come from, and how has it evolved into the language used today? Simon Horobin investigates its evolution, examining how the language continues to adapt even today, as English continues to find new speakers and new uses. Engaging with contemporary con...
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Full title
How English became English : a short history of a global language / Simon Horobin.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-170) and index.
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Date Copyright
©2016.
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Call Numbers
G 2016/2127
Record Identifier
74VKVpQepxJd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVpQepxJd
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ISBN
9780198754275
DDC
420.9
MMS ID
991023988317202626
