The language wars: a history of proper English
by Hitchings, Henry 1974-.
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BookPublisher: John Murray 2011ISBN: 9781848542082; 1848542089.Classification number: 428 HITSubject(s): English language -- Usage | English language -- HistorySubject: 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.
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| 428 CRY By hook or by crook: a journey in search of English | 428 FIE Improve your written English: | 428 HEF Simply English : | 428 HIT The language wars: a history of proper English | 428 PHY Correct English | 428.003 OXF Oxford A-Z of English usage | 428.1 COL Collins Webster's easy learning how to use English |
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.
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