Variation is a universal phenomenon permeating language, culture, and entire worldviews. This book analyses issues related to both specific and common variation

The relationship between language and music has much in common - rhythm, structure, sound, metaphor. Exploring the phenomena of song and performance, this book

This volume explores the interplay of syntactic variation and genre. How do genres emerge and what is the role of syntax in constituting them? Why do certain co

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Language Myths and the History of English deconstructs common myths about the historical development of English and looks at the ideological reasons for their e