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Language Change

Series: Intertext
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Language Change by Adrian Beard explores how external and social factors drive the evolution of language. The book examines shifting attitudes and values that influence language use across various genres such as problem pages, sports reports, and recipes.

It includes engaging examples drawn from everyday communication forms like letters, emails, postcards, and text messages, and features a dedicated unit on word formation alongside a comprehensive glossary.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for students and educators in linguistics or English language studies, as well as anyone interested in understanding how language adapts over time within social contexts.

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Language Change, examines the way external factors have influenced and are influencing language change, focusing on how changing social contexts are reflected in language use.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Language Change examines the way external factors have influenced and are influencing language change, focusing on how changing social contexts are reflected in language use.

It explores the attitudes, values, and assumptions that shape the way we use language. Additionally, it looks at how language change operates within different genres, such as problem pages, sports reports, and recipes.

The book provides lively examples from everyday communication, including letters, emails, postcards, and text messages.

Furthermore, it includes a unit on how new words are formed and features a full glossary.

Series: Intertext

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415320559

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 February 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 8 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 124

About the Author

Adrian Beard teaches at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, is an experienced author and is chief examiner for English at A Level.

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