How Long to Read A Social History of English
By Dick Leith
How Long Does it Take to Read A Social History of English?
It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read A Social History of English by Dick Leith
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
A Social History of English is the first history of the English language to utilize the techniques, insights and concerns of sociolinguistics. Written in a non-technical way, it takes into account standardization, pidginization, bi- and multilingualism, the issues of language maintenance and language loyalty, and linguistic variation. This new edition has been fully revised. Additions include: * new material about 'New Englishes' across the world * a new chapter entitled 'A Critical Linguistic History of English Texts' * a discussion of problems involved in writing a history of English All terms and concepts are explained as they are introduced, and linguistic examples are chosen for their accessibility and intelligibility to the general reader. It will be of interest to students of Sociolinguistics, English Language, History and Cultural Studies.
How long is A Social History of English?
A Social History of English by Dick Leith is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.
This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read A Social History of English Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read A Social History of English aloud.
What Reading Level is A Social History of English?
A Social History of English is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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