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An Introduction to International Varieties of English
Laurie Bauer
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Description for An Introduction to International Varieties of English
Paperback. This book looks at native speaker varieties of English, considering how and why they differ in terms of their pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language. Num Pages: 144 pages, Ill.d. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 8. Weight in Grams: 194.
This book looks at native speaker varieties of English, considering how and why they differ in terms of their pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. It shows how the major national varieties of English have developed, why similar causes have given rise to different effects in different parts of the world, and how the same problems of description arise in relation to all 'colonial' Englishes. It covers varieties of English spoken in Britain, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Falkland Islands. * Introductory text, presupposes a minimum of previous knowledge * Focuses on common traits rather ... Read more
This book looks at native speaker varieties of English, considering how and why they differ in terms of their pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. It shows how the major national varieties of English have developed, why similar causes have given rise to different effects in different parts of the world, and how the same problems of description arise in relation to all 'colonial' Englishes. It covers varieties of English spoken in Britain, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Falkland Islands. * Introductory text, presupposes a minimum of previous knowledge * Focuses on common traits rather ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Series
Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748613380
SKU
V9780748613380
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About Laurie Bauer
Laurie Bauer is Professor of Linguistics at the Victoria University of Wellington. He is an Editor of the journal Word Structure.
Reviews for An Introduction to International Varieties of English
This new textbook is a welcome addition to the literature on international varieties of English and can definitely be recommended as an introductory guide for students who wish to study this varied and fascinating field.
Heinrich Ramisch This new textbook is a welcome addition to the literature on international varieties of English and can definitely be recommended as an ... Read more
Heinrich Ramisch This new textbook is a welcome addition to the literature on international varieties of English and can definitely be recommended as an ... Read more