Alternative Histories of English
Synopsis
This groundbreaking collection explores the beliefs and approaches to the history of English that do not make it into standard textbooks.Orthodox histories have presented a tunnel version of the history of the English language which is sociologically inadequate. In this book a range of leading international scholars show how this focus on standard English dialect is to the detriment of those which are non-standard or from other areas of the world. Alternative Histories of English:* reveals the range of possible 'narratives' about how different varieties of 'Englishes' may have emerged* places emphasis on pragmatic, sociolinguistic and discourse-oriented aspects of English rather than the traditional grammar, vocabulary and phonology * considers diverse topics including South African English, Indian English, Southern Hemisphere Englishes, Early Modern English, women's writing, and politeness.Presenting a fuller and richer picture of the complexity of the history of English, the contributors to Alternative Histories of English explain why English is the diverse world language it is today.
- Hakimiliki:
- 2002 Richard Watts and Peter Trudgill
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9781134569342
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 2021-05-08T15:29:04Z
- Lugha:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.