The Oxford handbook of world Englishes
As the most documented language in human history, English holds a unique key to unlocking some of the mysteries of that uniquely human endowment: language. Yet the field of World Englishes has remained somewhat marginal in linguistic theory and vice versa. This collection calls for more direct and m...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2013, 2013-2017
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Series: | Oxford handbooks online / Oxford handbooks online
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Collection: | Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | As the most documented language in human history, English holds a unique key to unlocking some of the mysteries of that uniquely human endowment: language. Yet the field of World Englishes has remained somewhat marginal in linguistic theory and vice versa. This collection calls for more direct and mutually constructive engagement with current linguistic theories, questions, and methodologies. It aims to achieve this through a design that combines areal overviews, theoretical chapters, and case studies |
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Published: | 2013-2017 |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
Publication Frequency: | Monthly |
ISBN: | 9780199985036 |