Words on the Move: Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still (Like, Literally)
Why does English keep changing? In Words on the Move, John McWhorter examines the shifting nature of the language, showing why new usages and evolving meanings are not exceptions but essential parts of English. This accessible exploration invites readers to see everyday speech in a fresh way.
About This Book
Words on the Move explores the continual evolution of the English language.
John McWhorter examines why English changes over time rather than remaining fixed.
The book considers the forces that shape everyday usage, including the shifting meanings and forms of familiar words.
Written for readers interested in language, Words on the Move presents English as a living system in motion.
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