| English Spelling Contributor(s): Carney, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415161096 ISBN-13: 9780415161091 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $32.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1997 Annotation: This practical workbook introduces beginners to the rules and conventions on which contemporary English spelling is based. Clearly written and organized, it is a perfect guide for self study. Topics covered include: how speech-sounds map onto each other; the extent to which words sound identical or look identical; various kinds of spelling mistakes; the main differences between American and British spelling; how and why proper names may vary from expected spelling conventions; punctuation of words by apostrophes, hyphens and capitalization; as well as possible approaches to spelling reform. With hands on language analysis and balanced insight into basic linguistic theory, "English Spelling" offers a solid introduction to this topic. Edward Carney is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Linguistics, University of Manchester. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 428.1 |
| LCCN: 96047573 |
| Series: Language Workbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.88" W x 9.86" (0.60 lbs) 108 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: English Spelling explores the rules and conventions on which present-day English spelling is based. |
