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How English became English : a short history of a global language / Simon Horobin. by Horobin, Simon, author. Oxford ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2016. Subjects English language -- History.   English language -- Grammar, Historical.   Historical linguistics. ISBN:  9780198754275 (hardback : alk. paper) : 0198754272 (hardback : alk. paper) Description:  xii, 175 pages ; 18 cm Edition:  First edition. Contents:  What is English? -- Origins -- Authorities -- Standards -- Varieties -- Global Englishes -- Why do we care? Requests:  0 Summary:  "Simon Horobin investigates the evolution of the English language, examining how the language continues to adapt even today, as English continues to find new speakers and new uses. Engaging with contemporary concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes are improvements--or evidence of slipping standards"--Amazon.com.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Hawaii State Library Language, Literature & History 420.9 Ho Checked In Add Copy to MyList Hilo Public Library Adult Nonfiction 420.9 Horobin Checked In Add Copy to MyList Kapolei Public Library Adult Nonfiction 420.9 Ho Checked In Add Copy to MyList Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library Adult Nonfiction 420.9 Ho Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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