Language Myths and the History of English

Name: Language Myths and the History of English
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Language Myths and the History of English aims to deconstruct the myths that are traditionally reproduced as factual accounts of the historical development of English. Using concepts and interpretive sensibilities developed in the field of sociolinguistics over the past 40 years, Richard J. Watts unearths these myths and exposes their ideological roots. His goal is not to construct an alternative discourse, but to offer alternative readings of the historical data. Watts raises the question of what we mean by a linguistic ideology, and whether any discourse--a hegemonic discourse, an alternative discourse, or even a deconstructive discourse--can ever be free of it. The book argues that a naturalized discourse is always built on a foundation of myths, which are all too easily taken as true accounts.

Product details

Edition:

illustrated

Number of Pages:

354

Release Date:

2011-02-09

Publication Date:

2011-04-15

Publisher:

ACADEMIC

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0195327608

ISBN13:

9780195327601

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

696 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

24 cm

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