ISBN: 9780521108959 - new zealand english: its origins and evolution (studies in english language) (5 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780521108959.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. Publisher damaged stamp in front. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2009, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> New Zealand English: Its Origins and Evolution is a comprehensive study that explores the development of New Zealand English, one of the newest varieties of English. This book provides a detailed examination of the historical and linguistic evolution of this unique dialect, backed by a complete documentation of its history. It focuses on how the earliest settlers in New Zealand spoke and how this foundational communication influenced the formation of a distinct New Zealand English.Drawing from extensive linguistic recordings, the authors analyse the significant changes that New Zealand English has undergone since its inception in the 1850s. The insights provided challenge previously held notions regarding dialect formation and the dynamics of language change. The contributors are experts in phonetics and sociolinguistics, offering a scholarly perspective on the intricate processes involved in the evolution of this dialect.As the first corpus-based study dedicated to New Zealand English, this book serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in phonetics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and dialectology. It presents an in-depth look at language development within a specific cultural context, making it an essential addition for linguists and those studying the unique characteristics of language in New Zealand. Through rigorous analysis and informed discourse, the authors contribute to a broader understanding of how new dialects emerge and evolve over time. (SP).…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 390 pages. 8.90x5.98x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Examines the origins and development of New Zealand English on the basis of extensive audio-recordings. Series: Studies in English Language. Num Pages: 392 pages, 15 maps 44 tables. BIC Classification: CFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 29. Weight in Grams: 604. . 2009. Reissue. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - New Zealand English - at just 150 years old - is one of the newest varieties of English, and is unique in that its full history and development are documented in extensive audio-recordings. The rich corpus of spoken language provided by New Zealand's 'mobile disk unit' has provided insight into how the earliest New Zealand-born settlers spoke, and consequently, how this new variety of English developed. On the basis of these recordings, this book examines and analyses the extensive linguistic changes New Zealand English has undergone since it was first spoken in the 1850s. The authors, all experts in phonetics and sociolinguistics, use the data to test previous explanations for new dialect formation, and to challenge current claims about the nature of language change. The first ever corpus-based study of the evolution of New Zealand English, this book will be welcomed by all those interested in phonetics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics and dialectology.…