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History of the English Language, A, 5/E
Albert C. Baugh, (Deceased)
Thomas Cable, University of Texas

ISBN-10: 0130151661
ISBN-13: 9780130151667

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Cloth; 447 pp
Published: 11/09/2001

Suggested retail price: $117.80
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For courses in the History of the English Language (English Composition).

Comprehensive and balanced, this classic exploration of the history of the English language combines internal linguistic history and external cultural history—from the Middle Ages to the present. Students are encouraged to develop both an understanding of present-day English and an enlightened attitude toward questions affecting the language today.

  • NEW - Revised and updated Chapter 1, English Present and Future—Reflects the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years.

    • Keeps students up-to-date on the most recent trends and research in the field. Ex.___

  • NEW - New section on Gender Issues and Linguistic Change in Chapter 10.

    • Gives students a balanced and current perspective on an important social topic. Ex.___

  • NEW - Thorough revision of Chapter 11, The English Language in America includes updated material on African American Vernacular English.

    • Gives students the most current information on an important issue in American society. Ex.___

  • Emphasis on the political, social, and cultural forces that affect language.

    • Encourages students to develop a well-rounded understanding of present-day English. Ex.___

  • Considers African American Vernacular English and varieties of English in Africa and Asia, as well as varieties in the United States, Australia, and Canada.

    • Gives students a broad, multinational perspective on the use of English. Ex.___

  • Uses traditional phonetic notation.

    • Enables students to pronounce words correctly. Ex.___

  • A map of American dialects.

    • Helps students compare differences in American English. Ex.___

  • Examples of twentieth-century vocabulary.

    • Helps students compare current English to earlier versions. Ex.___

  • Revised and updated Chapter 1, English Present and Future—Reflects the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years.

    • Keeps students up-to-date on the most recent trends and research in the field. Ex.___

  • New section on Gender Issues and Linguistic Change in Chapter 10.

    • Gives students a balanced and current perspective on an important social topic. Ex.___

  • Thorough revision of Chapter 11, The English Language in America includes updated material on African American Vernacular English.

    • Gives students the most current information on an important issue in American society. Ex.___



 1. English Present and Future.


 2. The Indo-European Family of Languages.


 3. Old English.


 4. Foreign Influences on Old English.


 5. The Norman Conquest and the Subjection of English, 1066-1200.


 6. The Re-Establishment of English, 1200-1500.


 7. Middle English.


 8. The Renaissance, 1500-1650.


 9. The Appeal to Authority, 1650-1800.


10. The Nineteenth Century and After.


11. The English Language in America.


Appendix A: Specimens of the Middle English Dialects.


Appendix B: English Spelling.


Index.

Comprehensive and balanced, this classic exploration of the history of the English language combines internal linguistic history and external cultural history-from the Middle Ages to the present. This market-leading text encourages readers to develop both an understanding of present-day English and an enlightened attitude toward questions affecting the language today.

Features in the New Edition include:
  • A thoroughly revised and updated Chapter 1, English Present and Future, reflecting the latest trends and statistics of the last ten years
  • A new section in Chapter 10, Gender Issues and Linguistic Change, providing a balanced and current perspective on an important social topic
  • Thorough revision of Chapter 11, The English Language in America, with updated material on African American Vernacular English
The traditional strengths of the text remain, including:
  • An emphasis on the political, social, and cultural forces that affect language
  • The use of traditional phonetic notation to help pronunciation
  • A map of American dialects and examples of twentieth-century vocabulary demonstrating differences in American English and comparisons of current English to earlier versions

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