The Cambridge History of the English Language
Volume 4. 1776–1997
£234.00
Part of The Cambridge History of the English Language
- Editor: Suzanne Romaine, University of Oxford
- Date Published: February 1999
- availability: Available
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521264778
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This volume deals with the history of the English language from 1776 to 1997. An extensive introduction details the changing socio-historical setting in which English has developed in response to a continuing background of diversity as it was transplanted to North America and beyond. Separate chapters on phonology, syntax, and vocabulary chronicle the linguistic features of the language during this period, taking as the basis for discussion the common core inherited from the sixteenth century and shared by what are now the two principal varieties, American and British English. In addition, there are chapters on English as a literary language, English grammar and usage, and onomastics. A separate volume on North American English is in preparation.
Read more- The first multi-volume account of the history of English
- Essential reading for students of linguistics, English literature, and anyone interested in the history of English in general
- Authoritative coverage extends from areas of central linguistic interest to more specialised topics
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- Date Published: February 1999
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521264778
- length: 810 pages
- dimensions: 236 x 160 x 47 mm
- weight: 1.203kg
- contains: 18 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. Introduction Suzanne Romaine
2. Vocabulary John Algeo
3. Syntax David Denison
4. Onomastics Richard Coates
5. Phonology Michael K. C. MacMahon
6. English grammar and usage Edward Finegan
7. Literary language Sylvia Adamson
Glossary of linguistic terms
Bibliography
Index.
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