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Second edition featuringf a new chapter on "The Effect Of Technology" on the English language.
Synopsis
Provides a survey of the English language in its various forms. This book describes the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and provides a history of English. It includes a chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language.