Related Books
Language: en
Pages: 277
Pages: 277
Type: BOOK - Published: 2022-04-07 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The standardisation of English spelling that resulted from the advent of printing is one of the most fascinating aspects of the history of English. This pioneer
Language: en
Pages: 300
Pages: 300
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-03-15 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press
This path-breaking study of the standardisation of English goes well beyond the traditional prescriptivism versus descriptivism debate. It argues that the way n
Language: en
Pages: 299
Pages: 299
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-03-15 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press
This path-breaking study of the standardisation of English goes well beyond the traditional prescriptivism versus descriptivism debate. It argues that the way n
Language: en
Pages: 277
Pages: 277
Type: BOOK - Published: 2022-04-07 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press
With a particular focus on the Early Modern English period, this book explores the standardisation of English spelling.
Language: en
Pages: 224
Pages: 224
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-07-11 - Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Language scholars have traditionally agreed that the development of the English language was largely unplanned. John H. Fisher challenges this view, demonstrati