Authority in Language: Investigating Standard EnglishPsychology Press, 1999 - 173 pagina's This book has a great track record; of its kind its the best on the market. - Deborah Cameron, University of Strathclyde This influential and widely used book has been extensively revised and includes a new chapter on linguistic discrimination on the basis of class, race and ethnicity. Other topics covered include: * National Curriculum and arguments about linguistic correctness * * new varieties of English (including African American English) * attitudes to language These revisions ensure Authority in Language remains topical and up-to-date. |
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Linguistic prescription and the speech community | 77 |
Linguistic repertoires and communicative competence | 99 |
Planned and unplanned speech events | 116 |
Two nations divided by the same language? | 150 |
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Authority in Language: Investigating Standard English James Milroy,Lesley Milroy Gedeeltelijke weergave - 1999 |
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