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Ideal for scholars and students of linguistics, discourse, stylistics and language play, this book explores the role of phonological motivation -... Læs mere
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The English language in the Renaissance was in many ways a collection of competing Englishes. Blank investigates the representation of alternative vernaculars in both linguistic and literary works of the time.
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Archaeology and Language III interprets results from archaeological data in terms of language distribution and change, providing the tools for a radical rewriting of the conventional discourse of prehistory.
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This book makes accessible the major structural features of the dialects of Italy and emphasises the importance of a detailed understanding of the dialects for issues in general linguistic theory.
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A comprehensive, clearly written introduction to historical linguistic theory and methods. Thoroughly revised, this edition draws on recent linguistic and archaeological research, incorporating key developments and advances.
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Published in 1897, this two-volume set collects all the surviving remains of Oscan, Umbrian and other minor Italic dialects, gleaned... Læs mere
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Explores the pragmatics of word play, using frameworks normally adopted in descriptive linguistics. Examines the structure of jokes, quips, riddles, asides, and the extent to which they can be universal and specific to one culture.
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As a result of colonisation, many varieties of English now exist around the world. This 2005 book explores the role of British dialects in... Læs mere
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An examination of the current status, history and principal features of Canadian English. The book includes a discussion of the... Læs mere
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This volume seeks to extend and expand our current understanding of the processes of language standardization, drawing on both quantitative and qualitative approaches to examine how linguistic variation plays out in various ways in everyday life in Denmark.
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Penry Williams' book presents an original study of Australian English and, via this, insights into Australian society. Utilising folklinguistic... Læs mere