Language Myths

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, Fiction & Literature, Essays & Letters, Essays
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Author: Laurie Bauer ISBN: 9780141939100
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: November 26, 1998
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Laurie Bauer
ISBN: 9780141939100
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: November 26, 1998
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.

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A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.

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