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Fixing English - Anne (University of Michigan Curzan - Bog

- Prescriptivism and Language History

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Anne Curzan demonstrates the important role prescriptivism plays in the history of the English language. Starting with a pioneering new definition of prescriptivism as a linguistic phenomenon, she highlights the significant role played by Microsoft's grammar checker, debates about 'real words', non-sexist language reform, and efforts to reappropriate stigmatized terms.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781316604885
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 208
  • Udgivet:
  • 28. april 2016
  • Størrelse:
  • 229x154x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 324 g.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 28. november 2024
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Anne Curzan demonstrates the important role prescriptivism plays in the history of the English language. Starting with a pioneering new definition of prescriptivism as a linguistic phenomenon, she highlights the significant role played by Microsoft's grammar checker, debates about 'real words', non-sexist language reform, and efforts to reappropriate stigmatized terms.

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