The Cambridge History of the English Language

Volume 5 covers the dialects of England since 1776, the historical development of English in the former Celtic-speaking countries, and English other countries.

Robert Burchfield (Edited by)

9780521264785, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 17 November 1994

686 pages, 10 maps 19 tables
32.2 x 18.7 x 6.9 cm, 1.383 kg

'A distinguished team of contributors…much to admire. This handsome volume is an indispensable work of reference.' John Honey, The Times Higher Education Supplement

The Cambridge History of the English Language is the first multi-volume work to provide a full account of the history of English. Its authoritative coverage extends from areas of central linguistic interest and concern to more specialised topics such as personal names and place names. The volumes dealing with earlier periods are chronologically based, whilst those dealing with more recent periods are geographically based, thus reflecting the spread of English over the last 300 years. Volume 5 looks at the dialects of England since 1776, the historical development of English in the former Celtic-speaking countries of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, and at varieties of English in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Caribbean, and South Asia. This unique volume will be welcomed by all those interested in the spread of English around the world.

General editor's preface
Volume editor's preface
1. Introduction Robert Burchfield
Part I. Regional Varieties of English in Great Britain and Ireland: 2. English in Scotland J. Derrick McClure
3. English in Wales Alan R. Thomas
4. English in Ireland Jeffrey L. Kallen
5. The dialects of England since 1776 Ossi Ihalainen
Part II. English Overseas: 6. English in Australia George W. Turner
7. English in the Caribbean John A. Holm
8. English in New Zealand Laurie Bauer
9. English in South Africa William Branford
10. English in South Asia Braj B. Kachru
Glossary of linguistic terms
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Historical & comparative linguistics [CFF]