English in Its Social Contexts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780195065008)

The essays in this volume address each of the traditional periods of the English language. Topics discussed include the social status and use of English, the relationship between English and co-existent languages, language as a political instrument and attitudes towards varieties of English.

Author: Tim William Machan
ISBN-10: 019506500X
ISBN-13: 9780195065008
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 04/30/1992
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.11w x 1.22d