{"product_id":"studying-the-english-language-paperback","title":"Studying the English Language - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Penhallurick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this lively and engaging textbook, Rob Penhallurick introduces readers to the diversity and history of the English language, and to relevant contemporary and classic work in linguistics. Organised into eighteen thematic chapters, each of which can be read in one sitting, it covers topics such as the effects of dialect and accent on identity, swearing and offensive names in English, language and gender, language planning and theories about the origin of language. Chapters are full of entertaining examples, illustrations and suggestions for further reading. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an ideal companion for all those new to the study of the English language, and essential reading for anyone with a general interest in the subject. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition: \u003cbr\u003e- Three new chapters on the story of American English, the spread of English across the world and the work of Noam Chomsky\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did English become a global language? What exactly is Standard English? What do slips of the tongue reveal about language?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudying the English Language\u003c\/em\u003e answers these questions and many more. Organised into eighteen thematic chapters, each of which can be read at one sitting, this is a clear and lively introduction to the diversity and history of English, and to relevant contemporary and classic work in linguistics. Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition contains three new chapters, on the story of American English, the spread of English across the world and the work of Noam Chomsky. Wide ranging and easy to use, other topics include the effects of dialect and accent on identity, swearing and offensive names in English, language and gender, language planning and theories about the origin of language. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of entertaining examples, illustrations and useful guides to further reading, this is the ideal companion for all those new to the study of the English language, and essential reading for anyone with a general interest in the subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eROB PENHALLURICK is Head of English at the University of Wales, Swansea, UK.\u003cbr\u003eROB PENHALLURICK is Head of English at the University of Wales, Swansea, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 17, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754057597216,"sku":"9780230200159","price":80.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/41cc86e89e13a2af7d88794e95cc104e.webp?v=1780032464","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/studying-the-english-language-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}