Fixing Language
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Fixing Language
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Author : Herman Cappelen
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
Fixing Language written by Herman Cappelen and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Herman Cappelen investigates how language and other representational devices can go wrong, and how to fix them. We use language to understand and talk about the world, but what if our language has deficiencies that prevent it from playing that role? How can we revise our concepts, and what are the limits on revision?
Language Change
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Author : Joan Bybee
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-05-28
Language Change written by Joan Bybee and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-28 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This new introduction explores all aspects of language change, with an emphasis on the role of cognition and language use.
Fixing English
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Author : Anne Curzan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-05-08
Fixing English written by Anne Curzan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Anne Curzan presents a pioneering new definition of prescriptivism as a linguistic phenomenon.
Language Change
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Author : Larry Trask
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-17
Language Change written by Larry Trask and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In Language Change , R. L. Trask uses data from English and other languages to introduce the concepts central to language change. Language Change: covers the most frequent types of language change and how languages are born and die uses data-based exercises to show how languages change looks at other key areas such as attitudes to language change, and the consequences of changing language.
Language Change
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Author : Jean Aitchison
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001
Language Change written by Jean Aitchison and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This is a lucid and up-to-date overview of language change. It discusses where our evidence about language change comes from, how and why changes happen, and how languages begin and end. It considers both changes which occurred long ago, and those currently in progress. It does this within the framework of one central question - is language change a symptom of progress or decay? It concludes that language is neither progressing nor decaying, but that an understanding of the factors surrounding change is essential for anyone concerned about language alteration. For this substantially revised third edition, Jean Aitchison has included two new chapters on change of meaning and grammaticalization. Sections on new methods of reconstruction and ongoing chain shifts in Britain and America have also been added as well as over 150 new references. The work remains non-technical in style and accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics.
Language Standardization And Language Change
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Author : Ana Deumert
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Language Standardization And Language Change written by Ana Deumert and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Language Standardization and Language Change describes the formation of an early standard norm at the Cape around 1900. The processes of variant reduction and sociolinguistic focusing which accompanied the early standardization history of Afrikaans (or 'Cape Dutch' as it was then called) are analysed within the broad methodological framework of corpus linguistics and variation analysis. Multivariate statistical techniques (cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling and PCA) are used to model the emergence of linguistic uniformity in the Cape Dutch speech community. The book also examines language contact and creolization in the early settlement, the role of Afrikaner nationalism in shaping language attitudes and linguistic practices, and the influence of English. As a case study in historical sociolinguistics the book calls into question the traditional view of the emergence of an Afrikaans standard norm, and advocates a strongly sociolinguistic, speaker-orientated approach to language history in general, and standardization studies in particular.
Understanding Language Change
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Author : April M. S. McMahon
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1994-03-17
Understanding Language Change written by April M. S. McMahon and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-03-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This textbook analyses changes from every area of grammar and addresses recent developments in socio-historical linguistics.
The Language Fix
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-07-24
The Language Fix written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
**The The Language Fix is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of language. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this book is suitable for both students and general readers alike.** **Through a series of thought-provoking discussions, real-world examples, and interactive exercises, this book encourages readers to actively engage with the material and develop a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of language.** **This book delves into a wide range of topics that explore the many dimensions of language. From the analysis of sound patterns to the exploration of complex grammatical structures, from the examination of language's role in cognitive development to its impact on social interactions, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the language phenomenon.** **Whether you are a seasoned linguist or simply curious about the nature of human communication, this book promises to broaden your understanding and spark your fascination with the world of language.** **In this book, you will discover:** * **The origins and evolution of language** * **The structure of language, including sounds, grammar, and semantics** * **How language is acquired and used** * **The role of language in communication, identity, and society** * **The impact of technology on language** **This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of language.** If you like this book, write a review!
On Language Change
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Author : Rudi Keller
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005-06-29
On Language Change written by Rudi Keller and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In the twentieth century paradigms of linguistics have largely left language change to one side. Rudi Keller's book is an exciting contribution to linguistic philosophy becuase it puts language change back on the linguistics agenda and demonstrates that, far from being a remote mystery, it can and should be explained.
Language Change In East Asia
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Author : Thomas E. McAuley
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2000
Language Change In East Asia written by Thomas E. McAuley and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This text adopts a wide focus on the range of East Asian languages, in both their pre-modern and modern forms, with sections on dialect studies, contact linguistics, socio-linguistics and syntax/phonology.