Images of English
Subtitle: a cultural history of the language
By: Richard W. Bailey.
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Ann Arbor
Language: eng
Number of pages: 329
Subjects: English language -- History; Language and culture
Description: Images of English demonstrates how opinions of the English language reflect prejudice and hope, bigotry and pride, scorn and celebration. Richard Bailey examines the attitudes of authors, critics, and commentators toward the English language and shows how their comments offer insight into the social conditions of their times. Images of English is the first attempt to focus exclusively on beliefs about English as a reflection of society itself- some of which tout the language as nearly perfect while others signal its imminent decline. -- Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-314) and indexes.