Indian English

by Pingali Sailaja and Sailaja Pingali

Book Overview

This book is a descriptive account of English as it is used in India. Indian English is a second language to most of its speakers. In its 400-year history it has acquired its own character, yet still looks to native varieties of English for norms. The complex nature of Indian English, which is not really a monolithic entity, is discussed in this book. The book also makes a distinction between what are considered to be standard and non-standard varieties,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074862595X
• ISBN13: 9780748625956
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher