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This books explores why it is we believe what we believe about language, and why we persist in handing down from generation to generation a rag bag collection of fact and fantasy about language.

Table of Contents
Preface.

1. Wayward Words.

2. Language and Belief.

3. Our Untied Tongues.

4. Words in Order.

5. Not Knowing Your Grammar.

6. Some Consequences of Literacy.

7. Learning About English.

8. Future Perfect?.

Bibliography.

Index.

Proper English

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 22/11/1998
      ISBN13: 9780631212690, 978-0631212690
      ISBN10: 0631212698
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This books explores why it is we believe what we believe about language, and why we persist in handing down from generation to generation a rag bag collection of fact and fantasy about language.

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      1. Wayward Words.

      2. Language and Belief.

      3. Our Untied Tongues.

      4. Words in Order.

      5. Not Knowing Your Grammar.

      6. Some Consequences of Literacy.

      7. Learning About English.

      8. Future Perfect?.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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