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English : history, diversity, and change

vii, 394 pages : 26 cm The story of English is often presented as one of progress. The emphasis in this book is on the diversity of English throughout its history and the changing social meanings to different varieties of English Includes bibliographical references (pages 372-381) and index Published in association with the Open University as part of the second level course U210 The English language: past, present and future Introduction / Joan Swann -- 1. English voices / Joan Swann -- Reading A The English Language Today / David Crystal -- Reading B: Franglais / Marie-Noelle Lamy -- Reading …