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Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Personalised
No
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Signed
No
Bundle Description
NOT APPLICABLE
Custom Bundle
No
Ex Libris
NO
Narrative Type
Non-Fiction
Original Language
English
Inscribed
No
Intended Audience
Adults
Vintage
No
Type
Textbook
Features
Dust Jacket
Genre
History
Topic
Books, Languages
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Personalise
No
ISBN
9781848542082

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Product Information

The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values - to do with morality, politics and class. THE LANGUAGE WARS examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving chronologically, the book explores the most persistent issues to do with English and unpacks the history of 'proper' usage. Where did these ideas spring from Which of today's bugbears and annoyances are actually venerable Who has been on the front line in the language wars THE LANGUAGE WARS examines grammar rules, regional accents, swearing, spelling, dictionaries, political correctness, and the role of electronic media in reshaping language. It also takes a look at such niggling concerns as the split infinitive, elocution and text messaging. Peopled with intriguing characters such as Jonathan Swift, H. W. Fowler and George Orwell as well as the more disparate figures of Lewis Carroll, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lenny Bruce, THE LANGUAGE WARS is an essential volume for anyone interested in the state of the English language today or intrigued about its future.

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Publisher
John Murray Press
ISBN-13
9781848542082
eBay Product ID (ePID)
97648301

Product Key Features

Publication Year
2011
Book Title
The Language Wars
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Author
Henry Hitchings
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
35 mm
Item Weight
548 g
Item Width
139 mm

Additional Product Features

Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Title_Author
Henry Hitchings

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