The fight for English : how language pundits ate, shot, and left /
By: Crystal, David
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BookPublisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.Description: xi, 239 p ; 20 cm.ISBN: 9780199207640; 019920764XSubject(s): English language -- History | English language -- Usage | English language -- History | English language -- UsageDDC classification: 420.9 Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
World language authority David Crystal offers a comprehensive assessment of the debate over rights and wrongs in the English language, arguing that grammar and usage rules must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 420.9 CR FI (Browse shelf) | Available | T0035452 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
World language authority David Crystal offers a comprehensive assessment of the debate over rights and wrongs in the English language, arguing that grammar and usage rules must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
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