Language: history & general works books

The Routledge Handbook of Linguistics serves as an introduction and reference point to key areas in the field of...  Read More >>

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Creativity provides an introduction and survey of the wide range of perspectives...  Read More >>

Doing Pragmatics is a popular reader-friendly introduction to pragmatics. This book provides the ideal foundation...  Read More >>

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Combining theory and empirical data, the book presents ground-breaking research on accent attitudes in the Chinese...  Read More >>

This book provides students with the tools to effectively communicate in English without centering on native-speaker...  Read More >>

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A linguist’s entertaining and highly informed guide to what languages are and how they function.  Read More >>

At first, its revival was limited to the satellite countries, especially Bulgaria and Poland, but, with Stalinism’s...  Read More >>

Language is Politics discusses power relations between languages in the world, with a particular focus on English....  Read More >>

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Doing Pragmatics is a popular reader-friendly introduction to pragmatics. This book provides the ideal foundation...  Read More >>

Corpus Linguistics for World Englishes offers a detailed account of how to analyse the many fascinating varieties...  Read More >>

“A witty book about wit that steers an elegant path between waggishness and wisdom.” — Stephen Fry  Read More >>

"The modern Ukrainian language is open and dynamic. What should be the ""correct Ukrainian language""? What language...  Read More >>

The Digital Parisian Stage Project aims to compile a corpus of plays that are representative of performances in...  Read More >>

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Corpus Linguistics for World Englishes offers a detailed account of how to analyse the many fascinating varieties...  Read More >>

This is a comprehensive glossary of terms describing the history, culture and customs of 19th century America as...  Read More >>

The international bestseller that celebrates the beauty, passion and life-lessons to be found in this not-so-dead...  Read More >>

This book explores the fascinating origins of the words and phrases that we use every day. Simon Horobin takes the...  Read More >>

Australian English is best known for its colourful slang. This collection provides a much richer account by bringing...  Read More >>

Also addressed is the mapping of languages and linguistic diversity, on language in the context of politics, on...  Read More >>

This book is the third in a three-volume set that celebrates the career and achievements of Cliff Goddard, a pioneer...  Read More >>