Language Prescription

Discover the intricate relationship between social connections and language evaluation in "Language Prescription" by Don Chapman. Published by Multilingual Matters in 2020, this hardback edition spans 320 pages and provides a comprehensive exploration of the values tied to prescriptivism and descriptivism in linguistics. The book features contributions from a diverse group of authors, each bringing unique insights from various linguistic and national perspectives. Through a range of approaches and methodologies, the chapters delve into the complexities of linguistic prescriptivism, making it an essential read for linguists, language enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of language. Enhance your understanding of language values and their societal implications with this thought-provoking work.