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Authority in Language explores the contested notion of correct and incorrect language, examining the long-running debate over Standard English teaching in Britain and comparing language ideologies in Britain and the USA. James and Lesley Milroy analyse the English-Only movement and the Ebonics controversy, whilst investigating the historical process of standardisation and its social consequences. The book addresses discrimination against low-status and ethnic minority groups based on their language traits, offering critical insight into how authority and language standards shape society and education policy. Part of the Routledge Linguistics Classics series, this title remains essential reading for linguists, educators and anyone interested in language variation, social inequality and linguistic politics.

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Examines the historical process of language standardisation and its effects on British and American society.

Compares language ideologies between Britain and the USA, including the English-Only movement and Ebonics controversy.

Analyses discrimination against low-status and ethnic minority groups based on their language characteristics.

Part of the Routledge Linguistics Classics series, bringing foundational scholarship back into print.

Written by James and Lesley Milroy, established experts in sociolinguistics and language variation.

Essential resource for linguists, educators, researchers and students studying language standards and social inequality.

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Release Date
24 February 2012
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