The language wars: a history of proper English
Hitchings, Henry 1974-
The language wars: a history of proper English - John Murray 2011 - 408 p.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage of the English language have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really contested values relating to morality, politics and class. 'The Language Wars' examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future.
9781848542082 1848542089
English language--Usage
English language--History
428 HIT
The language wars: a history of proper English - John Murray 2011 - 408 p.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage of the English language have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really contested values relating to morality, politics and class. 'The Language Wars' examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future.
9781848542082 1848542089
English language--Usage
English language--History
428 HIT