The Workings of Language: From Prescriptions to Perspectives

by Rebecca S. Wheeler

Book Overview

The essays in this book help to make sense of the workings of language in our everyday world--on the personal, local, national, and international levels. The authors are all linguists, seeking to help readers free themselves of language prejudices, thus opening the way to better informed views on the function of language in society, a more balanced treatment in schools, and more linguistically-sound public policies.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275962466
• ISBN13: 9780275962463
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"