Providing a comprehensive introduction to all areas of linguistics, this lexicon is an accessible language and linguistics reference book that is invaluable for teachers, A-Level and undergraduate students, and interested lay-readers. It defines over 500 terms and covers the whole breadth of the discipline using contemporary language examples.
Presents a comprehensive introduction to the history of English. This book covers the origins of English, the change from Old to Middle English and the influence of other languages on English. It also covers various aspects from phonology and grammar, to the register and discourse. It is suitable for students of English language and linguistics.
An introduction to the study of style in language, offering practical advice on how to stylistically analyse texts.