The English Language, 1776-1997 |
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Editor:
| Romaine, Suzanne |
Contribution by:
| Algeo, John Denison, David Coates, Richard MacMahon, Michael K. Finegan, Edward Adamson, Sylvia Hogg, Richard M. |
Series title: | The Cambridge History of the English Language Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-26477-8 |
Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $306.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume deals with the history of the English language from 1776 to 1997. Separate chapters on phonology, syntax, and vocabulary chronicle the core linguistic features of the language during this period. English as a literary language, English grammar and usage, and place names are also covered. A separate volume on North American English is in preparation.
This volume deals with the history of the English language from 1776 to 1997. Separate chapters on phonology, syntax, and vocabulary chronicle the core linguistic features of the language during this period. English as a literary language, English grammar and usage, and place names are also covered. A separate volume on North American English is in preparation.