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The Language Wars: A History of Proper English by Henry Hitchings Book, NEW HB
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Personalised
- No
- Signed By
- NOT APPLICABLE
- Signed
- No
- Bundle Description
- NOT APPLICABLE
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Ex Libris
- NO
- Narrative Type
- Non-Fiction
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Vintage
- No
- Type
- Textbook
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Books, Languages
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- Personalise
- No
- ISBN
- 9781848542082
About this product
Product Information
The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values - to do with morality, politics and class. THE LANGUAGE WARS examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving chronologically, the book explores the most persistent issues to do with English and unpacks the history of 'proper' usage. Where did these ideas spring from Which of today's bugbears and annoyances are actually venerable Who has been on the front line in the language wars THE LANGUAGE WARS examines grammar rules, regional accents, swearing, spelling, dictionaries, political correctness, and the role of electronic media in reshaping language. It also takes a look at such niggling concerns as the split infinitive, elocution and text messaging. Peopled with intriguing characters such as Jonathan Swift, H. W. Fowler and George Orwell as well as the more disparate figures of Lewis Carroll, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lenny Bruce, THE LANGUAGE WARS is an essential volume for anyone interested in the state of the English language today or intrigued about its future.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Murray Press
ISBN-13
9781848542082
eBay Product ID (ePID)
97648301
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Language Wars
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
35mm
Item Width
139mm
Item Weight
548g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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- n***4 (171)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat experience overall with this seller, would recommend! Product: 5 stars - Book received is exactly as shown in the listing photos. Price: 5 stars - Great value for the price of the book! Postage & Packaging: 5 stars - Seller dispatched the order the next day and it was delivered 3 days later, very speedy overall. Well packaged and there was no damage during delivery. Customer Service: 5 stars - I contacted the seller before purchase with multiple questions and they responded very politely.Geronimo Stilton Red Pizzas for a Blue Count Book New (#304648919136)
- b***r (568)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseExcellent seller, really fast despatch, well packaged, cannot fault them , this seller is trustworthy and consiencious. Unlike 'World of Books' , who don't reply to your messages , who use unreliable unknown and untracked delivery, marking packages as despatched , the moment you buy them and claiming they can't cancel the order . DON'T use 'World of Books', buy from this seller, you won't be disappointed or infuriated . Thank you for being a straight trustworthy seller.WORDSEARCH PUZZLE BOOK 224 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS PAPERBACK FLOCK MARBLED COVER (#293119881603)
- j***t (957)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseBook arrived well packed in a sturdy cardboard package to prevent damage in transit and is exactly as described in the listing. Although eBay gave the item an unrealistic estimated delivery date (they do this to a lot of eBay sellers), the book arrived within an acceptable timeframe considering that the post always tends to get extremely busy in the weeks leading up to Christmas. I would have no hesitation in recommending this seller to other potential buyers.Damien Lewis SAS Forged in Hell Book NEW PB From Desert Rats to Dogs of War (#296716474619)