Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English by McWhorter, John

Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738204468)

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Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English by McWhorter, John

Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English

$21.99
Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English by McWhorter, John

Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of a Pure Standard English

$21.99
Format: Paperback
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Though there is a contingent of linguists who fight the fact, our language is always changing -- not only through slang, but sound, syntax, and words' meanings as well. Debunking the myth of "pure" standard English, tackling controversial positions, and eschewing politically correct arguments, linguist John McWhorter considers speech patterns and regional accents to demonstrate just how the changes do occur. Wielding reason and humor, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power.

Author: John McWhorter
ISBN-10: 0738204463
ISBN-13: 9780738204468
Publisher: Basic Books
Language: English
Published: 01/25/2001
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d
By John McWhorter
By John McWhorter
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John McWhorter is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley. A specialist in pidgin and Creole languages, he lives in Oakland, California.

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