Introducing English linguistics /

Meyer, Charles F.

Introducing English linguistics / Charles F. Meyer. - New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - 259 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Cambridge introductions to language and linguistics. .

Includes bibliographical references.

List of figures -- List of tables -- Preface -- 1. The study of language -- 2. The development of English -- 3. The social context of English -- 4. The structure of English texts -- 5. English syntax -- 6. English words: structure and meaning -- 7. The sounds of English -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Answers to self-study activities -- Bibliography.

9780521541220 9780521541220 (pbk) 9780521833509

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English language--History.
Linguistics.

PE1075 / .M5995 2009