Legacies of Colonial English

This Collection Brings Together Internationally-Renowned Scholars To Discuss The Role Of British Dialects In The Genesis And Subsequent History Of Postcolonial Englishes. As A Result Of Colonization Many Varieties Of English Now Exist Around The World. Considering The Input Of Scottish English And Irish Dialects They Examine A Wide Range Of Englishes--Including Those In North And South America South Africa Asia Australia And New Zealand. They Also Explain Why Many Overseas Englishes Still Reflect Non-Standard British Usage From The Distant Past.