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

" Language scholars have traditionally agreed that the development of the English language was largely unplanned. Fisher challenges this view, demonstrating tha

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

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

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