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The Problem of purism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 October 2008

Tom McArthur
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Abstract

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Prompted by a variety of letters from readers about deterioration and falling language standards, TOM McARTHUR discusses purism and the standard language, past and present.

Type
Kaleidoscope
Information
English Today , Volume 2 , Issue 2 , April 1986 , pp. 34 - 35
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986