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The Language Wars: A History of Proper English - Community Reviews back

by Henry Hitchings
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Cecily's book reviews rated it 14 years ago
An interesting and accessible exploration of the English language and aspects of usage that people get worked up about. Hitchings approaches the subject from a broad-minded, descriptivist angle (as opposed to traditionalist/prescriptivist) and uses a variety of historical and amusing points to chall...
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