English as a Contact Language
Author | : Daniel Schreier |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2013-01-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781107001961 |
ISBN-13 | : 110700196X |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Download or read book English as a Contact Language written by Daniel Schreier and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the complexity of contact-induced language change throughout the history of English by bringing together cutting-edge research from historical linguistics, variationist sociolinguistics, pidgin/creole linguistics and language acquisition. With contributions from leading experts, the book offers fresh and exciting perspectives as well as an up-to-date overview of the respective fields.