The Cambridge History of the English Language English in North America |
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| Editor:
| Algeo, John |
| Series title: | The Cambridge History of the English Language Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-05382-2 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $520.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume traces the history of English in North America during the past 400 years. It considers the continuing relationship between American and British English, the political and social changes that have affected English in North America, and the contact with other languages and with British varieties throughout history.
This volume traces the history of English in North America during the past 400 years. It considers the continuing relationship between American and British English, the political and social changes that have affected English in North America, and the contact with other languages and with British varieties throughout history.