English Vocabulary Today : Into the 21st Century Hardback
by Barry Blake
Hardback
Description
English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary continues to adapt and grow in light of emerging technologies and ideas.
The book begins with a concise history of the English language, followed by chapters covering key topics including lexical change, semantic change and word-formation.
Additional chapters highlight unique topics not often covered in English language studies, including the mental lexicon, inclusive language and the importing and exporting of words between English and other languages.
Chapter discussions are enhanced by dynamic examples from a wide range of varieties of English, including American, British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, South African and South Asian.
Taken together, English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers students a clear and comprehensive understanding of the multi-faceted nature of English vocabulary today as well as new insights into its continued development.
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:182 pages, 9 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:04/02/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367001698
Other Formats
- Paperback / softback from £34.05
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:182 pages, 9 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:04/02/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367001698
