{"product_id":"the-cambridge-history-of-the-english-language-hardback-9780521264792","title":"The Cambridge History of the English Language (Hardback) 9780521264792","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge History of the English Language\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis volume traces the history of English in North America during the past 400 years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Algeo (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521264792, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 February 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e664 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 3.7 x 15.2 cm, 1.01 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'A work on language as a manifestation of cultures and their changes, English in North America is a magisterial achievement, and a fitting completion of  The Cambridge History of the English Language.' Amerikastudien\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eVolume VI of The Cambridge History of the English Language traces the history of English in North America from its British background to its present position among the varieties of English used around the globe. The influences that have formed American English include the political, social, and cultural changes in American life, contact with other languages in North America, and continuing immigration from the British Isles and around the globe. In this book, sixteen leading authorities in the field consider how the vocabulary (both standard and slang), grammar, spelling, and usage in both the standard language and regional and social dialects have evolved in response to these influences, and examine the relationship of and interaction between British and American English. Separate chapters deal with African-American English, Canadian English and Newfoundland English and the volume also includes suggestions for further reading, a glossary of linguistic terms, and an extensive bibliography.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. External history John Algeo\u003cbr\u003e 2. British and American, continuity and divergence John Hurt Fisher\u003cbr\u003e 3. British and Irish antecedents Michael Montgomery\u003cbr\u003e 4. Contact with other languages Suzanne Romaine\u003cbr\u003e 5. Americanisms Frederic G. Cassidy and Joan H. Hall\u003cbr\u003e 6. Slang Jonathan Lighter\u003cbr\u003e 7. Dialects Lee Pederson\u003cbr\u003e 8. African-American English Salikoko Mufwene\u003cbr\u003e 9. Grammatical structure Ronald R. Butters\u003cbr\u003e 10. Spelling Richard Venezky\u003cbr\u003e 11. Usage Edward Finegan\u003cbr\u003e 12. Canadian English Laurel J. Brinton and Margery Fee\u003cbr\u003e 13. Newfoundland English William Kirwin\u003cbr\u003e 14. American English abroad Richard Bailey.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Historical \u0026amp; comparative linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical \u0026amp; comparative linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20\u0026amp;%20comparative%20linguistics%20%5BCFF%5D%22\"\u003eCFF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004640710936,"sku":"9780521264792","price":195.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521264792i_cfb75550-17f7-4d54-ab42-ee9a0b51d601.jpg?v=1691374129","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-history-of-the-english-language-hardback-9780521264792","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}