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Book Synopsis: Now in its third edition, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language provides the most comprehensive coverage of the history, structure and worldwide use of English. Fully updated and expanded, with a fresh redesigned layout, and over sixty audio resources to bring language extracts to life, it covers all aspects of the English language including the history of English, with new pages on Shakespeare's vocabulary and pronunciation, updated statistics on global English use that now cover all countries and the future of English in a post-Brexit Europe, regional and social variations, with fresh insights into the growing cultural identities of 'new Englishes', English in everyday use with new sections on gender identities, forensic studies, and 'big data' in corpus linguistics, and digital developments, including the emergence of new online varieties in social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. Packed with brand new colour illustrations, photographs, maps, tables and graphs, this new edition is an essential tool for a new generation of twenty-first-century English language enthusiasts.
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Discover the power of the English language with The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. This highly acclaimed book offers the most comprehensive coverage of the history, structure, and global use of English. Now in its third edition, it has been fully updated and expanded to provide you with the latest insights and resources.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of English with new pages dedicated to Shakespeare's vocabulary and pronunciation. Explore the fascinating regional and social variations of the language, gaining fresh insights into the cultural identities of 'new Englishes'. From gender identities to forensic studies, this book delves into the everyday use of English in a way that is relevant and eye-opening.
The digital age has brought about new developments in the English language, and this edition covers it all. Discover the emergence of online varieties in social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. With over sixty audio resources, language extracts come to life, allowing you to fully experience the beauty and versatility of English.
Packed with brand new color illustrations, photographs, maps, tables, and graphs, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language is an essential tool for anyone passionate about the English language. Whether you're a scholar, teacher, or language enthusiast, this book will take you on a captivating journey through English's past, present, and future.
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