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The Development of Standard English, 1300–1800: Theories, Descriptions, Conflicts - Studies in English Language
Laura Wright
The Development of Standard English, 1300–1800: Theories, Descriptions, Conflicts - Studies in English Language
Laura Wright
Leading scholars trace the development of Standard English, revealing a complex history that challenges the usual textbook accounts. The volume demonstrates that Standard English has no one single ancestor dialect, but is the cumulative result of generations of authoritative writing from many text types.
252 pages, 7 maps 14 tables
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 2, 2006 |
ISBN13 | 9780521029698 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 252 |
Dimensions | 153 × 228 × 19 mm · 400 g |
Language | English |
Editor | Wright, Laura (University of Cambridge) |
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