About this title: Appropriate for courses in history of the English language, this text presents language as a complex system of continuing transformation. It links the history of language with the development of English literature through a survey and summary of English around the world.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Date Published: 1996-01-02
ISBN-13:9780155016453ISBN:0155016458
Description: Fair. Second Edition. A very worn copy. Highlighting, underlining, and notes. Book opens very widely and the binding is cracked in the middle; all pages still bound solidly. Cover, corners, and edges with moderate rubbing and wear. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Heinle Languages
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780155016453ISBN:0155016458
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 6 1/2 x 9. (400) the second edition of a biography of the english language continues to examine the structure of language. the textbook discusses threeimportant issues: languages and language change are systematic; the inner history of a language is profoundly affected by its outer history ofpolitical and culural events; and the english of the past has everywhere left its traces on present-day english. by uncovering the language'spast, one can better communicate with it. 1. ... read more
Edition: 2 REV ED
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780155016453ISBN:0155016458
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 400 pages. (400 pages) this text presents language as a complex system of continuing transformation. it links the history of language with the development of english literature through a survey and summary of english around the world. maps edition 2 rev ed (Hardback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Don't waste your money on the 2nd edition which is way overpriced. This listing is for the 1st edition. This is NOT for the cheap, lower quality International Edition. The only differences you can expect from a newer edition are a new book cover, a small update, and slightly different page numbers which are definitely NOT worth the enormous additional expense. We Guarantee that you can use this earlier edition for your class and save money. If you aren't ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harcourt Brace College Publishers
ISBN-13:9780030293597ISBN:0030293596
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Edition: 2nd ed.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780155016453ISBN:0155016458
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Near Fine in decorative boards, no jacket as issued. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 464 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Date Published: 1996-01-02
ISBN-13:9780155016453ISBN:0155016458
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780155016453ISBN:0155016458
Description: New. This text presents language as a complex system of continuing transformation. It links the history of language with the development of English literature through a survey and summary of English around the world. read more
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Description: Good. 0155016458 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
"This is another really great book on language but obviously deals more specificially with English and it's development over time so there's a lot more specific history and details in it. Still really interesting."
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