Word On The Street: Debunking The Myth Of A Pure Standard English
Mar 2009 · Sold by Basic Books
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Though there is a contingent of linguists who fight the fact, our language is always changing -- not only through slang, but sound, syntax, and words' meanings as well. Debunking the myth of "pure" standard English, tackling controversial positions, and eschewing politically correct arguments, linguist John McWhorter considers speech patterns and regional accents to demonstrate just how the changes do occur. Wielding reason and humor, McWhorter ultimately explains why we must embrace these changes, ultimately revealing our American English in all its variety, expressiveness, and power.
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September 13, 2016
I feel really scammed, I thought I was purchasing the whole book but it doesn't go past page 26. I wouldn't have bought from here if I had known this was going to occur. Beyond disappointed.
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About the author
John McWhorter is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley. A specialist in pidgin and Creole languages, he lives in Oakland, California.
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