Words on the Move: Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still (Like, Literally)

By John McWhorter

Book Overview

Language is always changing, but the way English is spoken today rubs many of us the wrong way. Whether it's the use of literally to mean "figuratively," or the way young people use LOL or business... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1627794719
• ISBN13: 9781627794718
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.6"