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.
Peter Trudgill & Richard J. Watts
Alternative Histories of English [PDF ebook]
Alternative Histories of English [PDF ebook]
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语言 英语 ● 格式 PDF ● 网页 294 ● ISBN 9781134569359 ● 编辑 Peter Trudgill & Richard J. Watts ● 出版者 Taylor and Francis ● 发布时间 2002 ● 下载 3 时 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 4325301 ● 复制保护 Adobe DRM
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