Language scholars have traditionally agreed that the development of the English language was largely unplanned. John H. Fisher challenges this view, demonstrati

The first book-length exploration of 'standard Englishes' with contributions by the leading experts on each major variety of English discussed.

This volume describes the development of Standard English from Middle English onwards.

"This practical and informative course book is a fascinating, visual volume which leads the student through the development of the language from Old English, th

Textbooks inform readers that the precursor of Standard English was supposedly an East or Central Midlands variety which became adopted in London; that monoling