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Word On The Street
John Mcwhorter
其他書名
Debunking The Myth Of A Pure Standard English
出版Hachette UK, 2009-03-06
主題Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General
ISBN07867314789780786731473
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=bvs4DgAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋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.