The Uses of Usage.

Baron, Dennis

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Uses of Usage.

Baron, Dennis

English Journal, v76 n8 p59-60 Dec 1987

Uses examples from advertisements to support the claim that usage opinions have a minimal influence on actual usage, and formulates a new law of usage, stating that when a language change occurs, some people will adopt it, some will oppose it, and most will ignore it. (NH)

Descriptors: Advertising, Cultural Influences, Language Attitudes, Language Research, Language Usage, Linguistic Theory, Mass Media Effects, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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