Examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard English and takes a historical rather than sociolinguistic view of

Examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard English and takes a historical rather than sociolinguistic view of

The international hit returns with even more wit and insight into the hidden rules that make England English.

Here is an informative introduction to language: its origins in the past, its growth through history, and its present use for communication between peoples. It

Relates the stories behind the photographs of 9/11, discusses the controversy over whether the images are exploitative or redemptive, and shows how photographs