English vocabulary today: into the 21st century

English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary continues to adapt and grow in light of emerging technologies and ideas. The book begins with a concise history of the English language, followed by chapters...

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1. Verfasser: Blake, Barry J. 1937- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York ; London Routledge 2019
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Zusammenfassung:English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary continues to adapt and grow in light of emerging technologies and ideas. The book begins with a concise history of the English language, followed by chapters covering key topics including lexical change, semantic change and word-formation. Additional chapters highlight unique topics not often covered in English language studies, including the mental lexicon, inclusive language and the importing and exporting of words between English and other languages. Chapter discussions are enhanced by dynamic examples from a wide range of varieties of English, including American, British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, South African and South Asian. Taken together, English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers students a clear and comprehensive understanding of the multi-faceted nature of English vocabulary today as well as new insights into its continued development
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource ( (viii, 181 Seiten)
ISBN:9780429400827
9780429683855
9780429683848
9780429683831
DOI:10.4324/9780429400827

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