The World of Words: An Introduction to Language in General and to English and American in Particular
Author:   Eric Partridge
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ebooks
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9781317445593


Pages:   368
Publication Date:   30 April 2015
Format:   Electronic book text
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First published in 1939, this book provides a brief but comprehensive view of language in general, and of English and American language in particular. It is suitable for beginners and those who wish to learn about the basics of linguistics.

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Author:   Eric Partridge
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ebooks
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781317445593


ISBN 10:   1317445597
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   30 April 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Preface; Part 1 1. Families of Languages 2. The English Language 3. The American Language Part 2 4. How Words Begin 5. Why Words Get New Meanings and Why Languages Change 6. Why Some Words Live, Some Die: Fashions in Words Part 3 7. English: Good; Bad; and Worse Part 4 8. What Grammar is-and Why Part 5 9. The Fun of Word History; Appendix: Phonetic Symbols; Index

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