Word On The Street

Debunking The Myth Of A Pure Standard English

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
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Author: John Mcwhorter ISBN: 9780786731473
Publisher: Basic Books Publication: March 6, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books Language: English
Author: John Mcwhorter
ISBN: 9780786731473
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication: March 6, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books
Language: English

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.

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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.

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