A History of the English Language is considered a standard work on its subject. It offers a comprehensive and balanced exploration of all aspects of the historical development of the English language from the Middle Ages to the present. This, the fourth, edition has been extensively updated, rewritten and revised to take account of the most recent developments in linguistic scholarship. New features include: a rewritten first chapter on the place of English in the world; material on regional varieties of English, including ...
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A History of the English Language is considered a standard work on its subject. It offers a comprehensive and balanced exploration of all aspects of the historical development of the English language from the Middle Ages to the present. This, the fourth, edition has been extensively updated, rewritten and revised to take account of the most recent developments in linguistic scholarship. New features include: a rewritten first chapter on the place of English in the world; material on regional varieties of English, including Chicano English, Caribbean English and English in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong; thoroughly revised sections on Old and Middle English syntax; and updated bibliographies.
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The item shows wear from consistent use but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover if applicable. Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x1; The binding is tight with light overall shelf wear. Minor wear and soiling to edges of text block. Mild creasing to front panel. University stamps on FFEP and text block edges. Text is unmarked. 444pp.
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Acceptable. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0415280990.
Quite simply put, thus is the best coverage of this topic available. It is perfect for the layman, easy to us and understand. I am sure there are more scholarly treatments of each of the individual topics, but for a one volume treatment, this can not be beat.
