- ISBN: 9780140260236
- ISBN10: 0140260234
Language Myths
- List Price: $16.00
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Penguin USA
- Publish date: 09/01/1999
Description:
"The media are ruining English"; "Some languages are harder than others"; "Children can't speak or write properly anymore. Such pieces of "cultural wisdom" are often expressed in newspapers and on radio and television. Rarely is there a response from experts in the fields of language and language development. In this book Laurie Bauer and Peter Trudgill have invited nineteen respected linguists from all over the world to address these "language myths" -- showing that they vary from the misconceived to the downright wrong. With essays ranging from "Women Talk Too Much" and "In the Appalachians They Speak Like Shakespeare" to "Italian Is Beautiful, German Is Ugly" and "They Speak Really Bad English Down South and in New York City, " Language Myths is a collection that is wide-ranging, entertaining, and authoritative.
Expand description
| Seller | Condition | Comments | Price |
|
Hippo Books
|
Very Good |
Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or
|
$1.67
|
|
Open Books Ltd
|
Good
|
Tanned pages. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy
|
$2.63
|
|
Goodwill Books
|
Good |
Sound copy that may show minimal signs of wear or previous ownership.
|
$2.81
|
|
Goodwill Books
|
Acceptable |
Reading copy. May have signs of wear and previous use (scuffs, writing, underlining). Dust jacket may be missing.
|
$2.81
|
|
HPB-Emerald
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$3.93
|
|
HPB-Diamond
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$3.93
|
|
HPB-Sapphire
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$3.93
|
|
HPB-Movies
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$3.93
|
|
HPB Inc.
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$3.93
|
|
8trax Media
|
Very Good
|
Good shape with typical wear. Pages are unmarked and sharp. Paperback Used-Very Good 19990th Edition.
|
$4.15
|
|
Solr Books
|
Very Good
|
Ships Fast! Satisfaction Guaranteed!
|
$4.48
|
|
HPB Inc.
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$5.11
|
|
HPB-Emerald
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$5.11
|
|
HPB-Ruby
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$5.11
|
|
HPB-Ruby
|
Good
|
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include
|
$5.47
|
|
Book Outlet
|
New |
New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory.
|
$5.61
|
|
GIANTBOOKSALE
|
Like New |
0140260234 SHIPS TODAY! ! NEW UNREAD BOOK-Publisher overstock. 100% Satisfaction or your money back!
|
$5.61
|
|
Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB
|
Good |
Good condition. Highlighting inside.
|
$5.90
|
|
WonderBook
|
Good |
Good condition. Highlighting inside.
|
$6.60
|
|
Ergodebooks
|
Good |
Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
|
$8.80
|
|
readmybooks
|
Acceptable |
IMP: Acceptable- Do not include ACCESS CODE, CD-ROM or companion materials
|
$9.87
|
Please Wait