Modern Linguistics in Post-Modern Perspective.

Joseph, John E.

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ERIC Number: EJ444571

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Modern Linguistics in Post-Modern Perspective.

Joseph, John E.

Language and Communication, v12 n2 p165-79 Apr 1992

Three books are discussed: Andresen's "Linguistics in America 1769-1924: A Critical History," Crowley's "Politics of Discourse: The Standard Language Question in British Cultural Debates," and Crowley's "Standard English and the Politics of Language." (36 references) (LB)

Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English, Foreign Countries, Language Standardization, Linguistic Theory, Political Influences, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Book/Product Reviews

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain); United States

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