English Vocabulary Today: Into The 21st Century

by Barry J. Blake

2021-01-07 10:50:56

EnglishVocabulary Today: Into the 21st Centuryoffers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary continues to adapt and grow in light of emerging technologies and ideas. The book begins with a concise histo... Read more

EnglishVocabulary Today: Into the 21st Centuryoffers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary continues to adapt and grow in light of emerging technologies and ideas. The book begins with a concise history of the English language, followed by chapters covering key topics including lexical change, semantic change and word-formation. Additional chapters highlight unique topics not often covered in English language studies, including the mental lexicon, inclusive language and the importing and exporting of words between English and other languages. Chapter discussions are enhanced by dynamic examples from a wide range of varieties of English, including American, British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, South African and South Asian. Taken together,English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Centuryoffers students a clear and comprehensive understanding of the multi-faceted nature of English vocabulary today as well as new insights into its continued development.

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File size9.02 X 5.98 X 0 in
Print pages192
PublisherRoutledge
Publication date February 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780367001766

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