Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage: A Procession of Accidents and Fossils
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30m 0s
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English
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John McWhorter., John McWhorter|ACTOR., & John McWhorter|WRITER. (2012). Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage: A Procession of Accidents and Fossils . The Great Courses.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John McWhorter, John McWhorter|ACTOR and John McWhorter|WRITER. 2012. Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage: A Procession of Accidents and Fossils. The Great Courses.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John McWhorter, John McWhorter|ACTOR and John McWhorter|WRITER. Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage: A Procession of Accidents and Fossils The Great Courses, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)John McWhorter, John McWhorter|ACTOR, and John McWhorter|WRITER. Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage: A Procession of Accidents and Fossils The Great Courses, 2012.
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Full title | myths lies and half truths of language usage a procession of accidents and fossils |
Author | mcwhorter john |
Grouping Category | movie |
Last Update | 2023-07-31 21:03:39PM |
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