Author: William LilyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A Short Introduction of Grammar
Lectures on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews
Author: Robert LowthA Short Introduction to the Study of Language
Author: Ellen ThompsonPublisher: Equinox Publishing (UK)
ISBN: 9781781797723
Category : Language acquisition
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
provides an accessible and up-to-date invitation to key concepts of modern language study.
Grammatical Institutes: or, an Easy introduction to Dr. Lowth's English Grammar ... A new edition, revised, corrected and enlarged
Author: John AshHow English Became English
Author: Simon HorobinPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198754272
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The English language is a subject of fascination for many people and is frequently the subject of lively debate in the media. In this book, Simon Horobin considers the rich history of the English language, before moving to discuss its role, status, and future.
Lily's Grammar of Latin in English: An Introduction of the Eyght Partes of Speche, and the Construction of the Same
Author: William LilyPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199668116
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
This is an edition of the sixteenth-century Latin grammar which became, by Henry VIII's acclamation, the first authorized text for the teaching of Latin in grammar schools in England. It deeply influenced the study of Latin and the understanding of grammar. This edition includes chapters on its origins, composition, and subsequent history.
Writing and Script: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Andrew RobinsonPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199567786
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
"Starting with the origins of writing five thousand years ago, with cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs, Andrew Robinson explains how these early forms of writing developed into hundreds of scripts including the Roman alphabet and the Chinese characters. He reveals how the modern writing system we take for granted - including airport signage and electronic text messaging - resemble ancient scripts much more closely than we think." --Book Jacket.
Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Nigel WarburtonPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191622788
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it' This slogan, attributed to Voltaire, is frequently quoted by defenders of free speech. Yet it is rare to find anyone prepared to defend all expression in every circumstance, especially if the views expressed incite violence. So where do the limits lie? What is the real value of free speech? Here, Nigel Warburton offers a concise guide to important questions facing modern society about the value and limits of free speech: Where should a civilized society draw the line? Should we be free to offend other people's religion? Are there good grounds for censoring pornography? Has the Internet changed everything? This Very Short Introduction is a thought-provoking, accessible, and up-to-date examination of the liberal assumption that free speech is worth preserving at any cost. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Linguistics
Author: P.H. MatthewsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781666113471
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Bishop's Grammar
Author: Ingrid Tieken-Boon van OstadePublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019957927X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
A spirited account of the life and times of one of the seminal figures in history of English grammar which dispels the myth of Lowth as the icon of prescriptivism, and establishes him as a key figure in the history of English grammar. It will appeal to everyone interested in the history of English the long-running debate on linguistic correctness.