Language Matters by Donna Jo Napoli PAPERBACK 9780199735716

Oxford University Press Inc

Explore the fascinating world of language with "Language Matters: A Guide to Everyday Questions About Language." This thoroughly revised edition by Donna Jo Napoli and Vera Lee-Schoenfeld delves into common yet complex questions about language, challenging myths and stereotypes with common sense and everyday experience. Discover insights into whether Ebonics is a dialect or bad English, explore differences in male and female speech patterns, and understand the potential of computers in language learning. The book also tackles sensitive topics like offensive language and its impact on children. Key Features: * Engagingly written for both general readers and language students. * Addresses controversial and often misunderstood aspects of language. * Updated with new chapters on language and power, language extinction, and the role of linguists. * Encourages critical thinking about deeply held beliefs about language. "Language Matters" offers a surprising, provocative, and always entertaining tour of linguistic topics, making complex ideas accessible and thought-provoking. A must-read for anyone curious about the intricacies of human communication. Summary: Language Matters: A Guide to Everyday Questions About Language, Paperback, English, 256 pages, by Donna Jo Napoli and Vera Lee-Schoenfeld, published by Oxford University Press.