Spelling and Society
Spelling and Society

Author: Mark Sebba

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-03-29

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1139462024

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Spelling matters to people. In America and Britain every day, members of the public write to the media on spelling issues, and take part in spelling contests. In Germany, a reform of the spelling system has provoked a constitutional crisis; in Galicia, a 'war of orthographies' parallels an intense public debate on national identity; on walls, bridges and trains globally, PUNX and ANARKISTS proclaim their identities orthographically. The way we spell often represents an attempt to associate with, or dissociate from, other languages. In Spelling and Society, Mark Sebba explores why matters of orthography are of real concern to so many groups, as a reflection of culture, history and social practices, and as a powerful symbol of national or local identity. This 2007 book will be welcomed by students and researchers in English language, orthography and sociolinguistics, and by anyone interested in the importance of spelling in contemporary society.

Breaking the Spell
Breaking the Spell

Author: Simplified Spelling Society

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019967089

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The Simplified Spelling Society argues that irregular spelling is a major barrier to literacy and communication. In this book, they present a compelling case for reforming the English language to make it easier to read, write, and understand. Breaking the Spell is a provocative and thought-provoking work that will challenge your assumptions about language and spelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Book of Spells & Misspells
The Book of Spells & Misspells

Author: Valerie Yule

Publisher: Stephen Digby

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1857769376

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This is a treasury of trivia and fascinating facts about a subject that has plagued writers ever since writing was born - how to spell words

The Big Book of Spelling Tests
The Big Book of Spelling Tests

Author: Orin Hargraves

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 9781579126964

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This comprehensive collection of spelling tests by a noted lexicographer is the perfect way for students to sharpen their skills and have fun while learning the spelling rules, roots, and all of the tricks the contest-winners know. The 100 quizzes included cover a variety of topics and proceed from one level of difficulty to the next.

Does Spelling Matter?
Does Spelling Matter?

Author: Simon Horobin

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-03-28

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0199665281

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The book narrates the history of English spelling from the Anglo-Saxons to the present-day. It also examines the changing attitudes to spelling, including numerous proposals for spelling reform, ranging from the introduction of new alphabets to more modest attempts to rid English of its silent letters, and the differing agendas they reveal.