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Word on the Street - by John McWhorter (Paperback)

Name: Word on the Street - by John McWhorter (Paperback)
Brand: Basic Books
SKU: 1013290545
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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.
About the Author: John McWhorter is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley.
302 Pages
Language Arts & Disciplines, Linguistics

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A barbed rebuttal to the conservative view that popular culture is destroying the English language.

Book Synopsis

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.

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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Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .7 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 302

Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Linguistics

Publisher: Basic Books

Theme: Sociolinguistics

Format: Paperback

Author: John McWhorter

Language: English

Street Date: January 1, 2001

TCIN: 1013290545

UPC: 9780738204468

Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-9132

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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