The Oxford companion to English Language by Tom McArthur FREE Shipping, Save £s

Title: The Oxford companion to English Language Publisher: Oxford University Press UK Release Date: 19920701 Language: English

This language reference book, written by over 90 specialist contributors, contains articles ranging from the "core" aspects of English - its grammar, history, pronunciation and usage - to such wider issues as linguistics, education, literature, technology and geography. There are entries for people, books and institutions which have shaped the language, or its study, and there is wide coverage of English throughout the world, and the influence of politics and culture.