English As a Contact Language |
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Editor:
| Schreier, Daniel Hundt, Marianne |
Series title: | Studies in English Language Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-107-55856-4 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2015 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $68.95 |
Book Description:
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Highlights the complexity of contact-induced language change throughout the history of English by bringing together cutting-edge research from historical linguistics, variationist sociolinguistics, pidgin/creole linguistics and language acquisition. With contributions from leading experts, the book offers fresh and exciting perspectives as well as an up-to-date overview of the respective fields.
Highlights the complexity of contact-induced language change throughout the history of English by bringing together cutting-edge research from historical linguistics, variationist sociolinguistics, pidgin/creole linguistics and language acquisition. With contributions from leading experts, the book offers fresh and exciting perspectives as well as an up-to-date overview of the respective fields.