Historical and Social Evolution of the English Language

Download or read book Historical and Social Evolution of the English Language written by Nilanko Mallik and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-04 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is meant to be a handbook for students of English in undergraduate classes, who have the subject as Major or Honours. The book has been written keeping the latest researches that have been conducted regarding the subject. The book traces the birth of languages in general, and how the English language came to be in the first place, and examines the many influences on the language. It also examines how new words are formed and how the language was shaped to the present state. The book also features some personal contributions in the making of the language, and looks at the influence of the technological revolution in re-shaping English at present. The book is a must-have for all students of English Hons/Major, and is also a good reference book for teachers and researchers, who need to be abreast with the latest researches in the subject.