An
engaging and fresh take on the rules and politics of English grammar, written
in lively prose. It goes a step further than most books on grammar by providing
an overview of the field, with a discussion of historical and current debates
about grammar, and how we define, discuss, and approach it. Presents a novel,
inquiry–based approach to understanding speakers′ unconscious knowledge of
English grammar Makes lucid connections, when relevant, with current linguistic
theory Integrates language change and variation into the study of grammar
Examines historical sources of socially evaluative perceptions of grammar, as
′good′ or ′bad′, and notions of language authority Provides syntactic
explanations for many modern punctuation rules Explores some of the current
controversies about grammar teaching in school and the role of Standard English
in testing and assessment
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