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The Language Wars: A History of Proper English (2011)

by Henry Hitchings

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Examines modern debates about correct language use while exploring the roles of morality, politics, and class on historical style arguments, evaluating the input of key contributors while covering topics ranging from regional accents and slang to political correctness and e-communications.

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420.9Language › English and Old English (Anglo Saxon) › modified standard subdivisions of English › History, geographic treatment, biography

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PE1075.H58Language and Literature › English language › English › Modern English

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