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Language Myths Book

A collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. It discusses topics on some of the popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language.Read More

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  • Foyles

    A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.

  • BookDepository

    Language Myths : Paperback : Penguin Books Ltd : 9780140260236 : 0140260234 : 16 Jun 2011 : A collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. It discusses topics on some of the popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language.

  • Blackwell

    Language is a part of us all and is tightly woven into human experience. Yet, although research into language has increased at a phenomenal rate over the last fifty years, misconceptions abound.This illuminating and highly readable collection of...

  • Penguin

    The media are ruining English''; ''Some languages are harder than others''; ''Children can't speak or write properly anymore.'' Such pieces of ''cultural wisdom'' are often expressed in newspapers and on radio and television.

  • 0140260234
  • 9780140260236
  • 26 November 1998
  • Penguin
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 208
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