Spelling and society: the culture and politics of orthography around the world
Auteur :
Sebba, Mark
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521848459
Date de publication :
29 mars 2007
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
490 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This 2007 text explores why matters of orthography are of real concern to so many groups as a powerful symbol of national or local identity. Will be welcomed by students and researchers in English language, orthography and sociolinguistics, and by anyone interested in the importance of spelling in contemporary society.