A History of the English Language
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Baugh and Cable’s A History of the English Language has long been considered the standard work in the field. A History of the English Language is a comprehensive exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The book provides students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the history of the language. The fifth edition has been revised and updated to keep students up to date with recent
developments in the field. Revisions include.
• a revised first chapter, ‘English present and future’ a new section on gender issues and linguistic change
• updated material on African-American Vernacular English A student supplement for this book is available, entitled Companion to A History of the English Language. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission
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