: How printing and early dictionaries began to stabilize "disorder" and create formal rules.
: The book challenges the idea of "correct" versus "incorrect" English, particularly criticizing the rigid linguistic rules established between the 18th and 20th centuries. The Stories of English
: The global expansion of English and the tracking of modern changes, such as the use of "y'all" and the rise of digital communication. Publication Details Author : David Crystal Publisher : Overlook TP (UK) / Penguin Books Pages : 608 pages (Hardcover) ISBN : 978-1-58567-719-1 : How printing and early dictionaries began to