This text adopts a stylistic approach, but in taking an historical viewpoint in its explanations of English, it aims to provide a firm sense of both the structure of the language and much of its history.
The 'correct' use of English has been the subject of vigorous debate in recent years. But what defines 'correctness' in our use of language? And how h..
Suzanne Romaine defines and describes the linguistic features of Pidgin and Creole languages. Ongoing development places the study of these languages..
Covering the various social dynamics that generate swearing, foul language, and insults in the entire range of the English language, this encyclopedia..
The English language varies in a number of ways, depending on the people who use it, how it is used and in what circumstances. Varieties of Modern En..
The Age of Translation is the first English translation of Antoine Berman’s commentary on Walter Benjamin’s seminal essay ‘The Task of the Translator’..
Part of the "Longman Linguistics Library", this text examines the history and development of American English, covering such topics as the development..
Suzanne Romaine defines and describes the linguistic features of Pidgin and Creole languages. Ongoing development places the study of these languages..