Alternative Histories of English

Peter Trudgill (Curatore)

Richard J. Watts (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2001

This groundbreaking collection explores the beliefs and approaches to the history of English that do not make it into standard textbooks. Orthodox histories have presented a tunnel version of the history of the English language which is sociologically inadequate. In this book a range of leading international scholars show how this focus on standard English dialect is to the detriment of those which are non-standard or from other areas of the world. Alternative Histories of English: * reveals the range of possible 'narratives' about how different varieties of 'Englishes' may have emerged * places emphasis on pragmatic, sociolinguistic and discourse-oriented aspects of English rather than the traditional grammar, vocabulary and phonology * considers diverse topics including South African English, Indian English, Southern Hemisphere Englishes, Early Modern English, women's writing, and politeness. Presenting a fuller and richer picture of the complexity of the history of English, the contributors to Alternative Histories of English explain why English is the diverse world language it is today.

• Curatore: Peter Trudgill, Richard J. Watts
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2001
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 296 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 540 gr.
• EAN: 9780415233576

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