A History Of The English Language
by Thomas Cable /
2002 / English / PDF
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Praise for the fifth edition:
Praise for the fifth edition:
'The fifth edition of
'The fifth edition ofA History of the English Language
A History of the English Language
will continue to be the standard reference work on the history of
English.'
will continue to be the standard reference work on the history of
English.'Peter Erdmann, Technische University, Berlin, Germany
Peter Erdmann, Technische University, Berlin, Germany
'Baugh and Cable's classic is still an absolute must for everyone
interested in the development of English in its socio-historical
context. Revised and updated, this edition continues to provide
an engagin biography of a living and dynamic language.'
'Baugh and Cable's classic is still an absolute must for everyone
interested in the development of English in its socio-historical
context. Revised and updated, this edition continues to provide
an engagin biography of a living and dynamic language.'Ishtla Singh, Kings College, London, UK
Ishtla Singh, Kings College, London, UKA History of the English Language
A History of the English Language is a comprehensive
exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of
English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Revised and
updated, the fifth edition continues to provide students with a
balanced and up-to-date overview of the subject. The new edition
includes:
is a comprehensive
exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of
English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Revised and
updated, the fifth edition continues to provide students with a
balanced and up-to-date overview of the subject. The new edition
includes:A revised first chapter, 'English present and future'
A revised first chapter, 'English present and future'A new section on gender issues and linguistic change
A new section on gender issues and linguistic changeUpdated material on African-American vernacular English.
Updated material on African-American vernacular English.
Albert C.Baugh was Schelling Memorial Professor at the University
of Pennsylvania.
Albert C.Baugh was Schelling Memorial Professor at the University
of Pennsylvania.
Thomas Cable is Jane and Roland Blumberg Centennial Professor of
English at the University of Texas at Austin.
Thomas Cable is Jane and Roland Blumberg Centennial Professor of
English at the University of Texas at Austin.
