A unique historical record of the development of English in a multilingual and multicultural society, documenting the language as it developed within all of the country’s communities. Covering from the 16th Century to present day. Recording words derived from many languages which have influenced English in South Africa, including Dutch / Afrikaans and the Malayo-Indonesian, Indian, Khoisan, Nguni and Sotho languages. 825 Pages. Heavy item – will incur additional shipping. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Good+. Price clipped. Some light edge-wear to extremities. Binding: Hardcover. Gilt lettering. Boards in very good condition.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1996
Publication Place: New York
First Edition: Yes
Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover. Gilt lettering. Boards in very good condition.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Good+. Price clipped. Some light edge-wear to extremities.
Additional information
| Weight | 2900 g |
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