基本説明
Differs from other books on linguistic change by dealing with standard varieties of English.
Full Description
Examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard English and takes a historical rather than sociolinguistic view of the changes which have occurred.
Contents
How to use this book
Guide to phonetic symbols
1. Introduction
2. Lexical Change
3. Grammatical Change
4. Sound Change
5. Other Changes
Theoretical Perspective