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Title: Words in Time: A Social History of English Vocabulary (Revised)
Author: Geoffrey Hughes
ISBN: 9780631173212
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 1991
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: First Thus
Condition Note: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
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The transformation of words over time
The English language has evolved with history, and vocabulary changes have coincided with historic changes. Words in Time: A Social History of English Vocabulary traces how the meanings of English words have changed along with social transformations. The book lets you follow words that represented eras in British history, the emergence of capitalism, and the evolution of democracy. See examples of how printing and mass media have generated changes in language at a remarkable rate, as well as how words are used to advance political propaganda.
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