About this title: This book aims to arouse curiosity about English words and about the nature of language in general, especially among introductory students who do not intend to specialize in linguistics. It examines words from various backgrounds - including poetry, journalism, advertising. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed. The approach to the study of words is descriptive rather than theoretical. It looks at the structure of words, their meaning, spelling and pronunciation, how new words are manufactured or imported, and how the meaning of words change with time. Katamba also investigates how ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1994-09-01
ISBN-13:9780415104685ISBN:0415104688
Description: Fair. Highlighting in places. Otherwise fine. All pages legible. Fast and Careful Shipping with delivery confirmation number. Fast and Careful Shipping with USPS Tracking Information. Fast and Careful Shipping with USPS Tracking info. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780415104685ISBN:0415104688
Description: Good. G. Nice ex-library paperback with minimal labels, markings. Light creasing to wraps. No spine crease. Text pages are clean, unmarked. From nonsense verse to journalism, from poetry to advertising, Katamba gracefully explores the history of the English language, identifying particular words whose genealogy is marked by sometimes astonishing differences in their past and present usage. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1994-09-01
ISBN-13:9780415104685ISBN:0415104688
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