Words on the Move: Why English Won't - And Can't - Sit Still (Like, Literally)

By John McWhorter

Book Overview

"If you want to hate on new developments in English, you should at least understand why. With a combination of linguistic erudition and ready wit, John McWhorter takes us on a tour of a thousand years... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1627794719
• ISBN13: 9781627794718
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.6"