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Word on the Street : Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English by John Mcwhorter (2001, Trade Paperback)

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Publisher: BASIC BOOKS. Language: English. Weight: 0.9 lbs. Number of Pages: 302. ISBN13: 9780738204468.

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PublisherBasic Books
ISBN-100738204463
ISBN-139780738204468
eBay Product ID (ePID)1762417

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Number of Pages302 Pages
Publication NameWord on the Street : Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
SubjectLinguistics / Sociolinguistics, Linguistics / Historical & Comparative, Linguistics / Etymology
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn Mcwhorter
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight15 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-319306
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal306.44/0973
SynopsisThough there is a contingent of linguists who fight the fact, our language is always changing- not only through slang, but sound, syntax, and words' meanings as well. Debunking the myth of "pure" standard English, tackling controversial positions, and eschewing politically correct arguments, linguist John McWhorter considers speech patterns and regional accents to demonstrate just how the changes do occur. Wielding reason and humour, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power., Though there is a contingent of linguists who fight the fact, our language is always changing -- not only through slang, but sound, syntax, and words' meanings as well. Debunking the myth of "pure" standard English, tackling controversial positions, and eschewing politically correct arguments, linguist John McWhorter considers speech patterns and regional accents to demonstrate just how the changes do occur. Wielding reason and humor, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power., Though there is a contingent of linguists who fight the fact, our language is always changing--not only through slang, but sound, syntax, and words' meanings as well. Debunking the myth of "pure" standard English, tackling controversial positions, and eschewing politically correct arguments, linguist John McWhorter considers speech patterns and regional accents to demonstrate just how the changes do occur. Wielding reason and humor, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power.
LC Classification NumberPE2808.8.M39 2000

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