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Language Myths
Language Myths
Author: Laurie Bauer (Editor), Peter Trudgill (Editor)
From accents to politics, this fascinating collection of essays from today's leading linguists uncovers the many misconceptions we hold about language — "The media are ruining English"; "Some languages are harder than others"; "Children can't speak or write properly anymore." Such pieces of "cultural wis...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780140260236
ISBN-10: 0140260234
Publication Date: 9/7/1999
Pages: 188
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Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Type: Paperback
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A wonderful book filled with short articles regarding language. Very interesting subject matter and very nicely put together.
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This book is absolutely AMAZING; it addresses assumptions I didn't even REALIZE could be considered "myths." If you have interest in the topic, grab this guy. I loved it. It brings together so many misconceptions about language and gives them a thorough LINGUISTIC discussion. This isn't a "light" book. It's a valuable resource for language professionals and the interested layperson. Like me. Loved it.


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