Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage: A Procession of Accidents and Fossils
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

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.

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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.

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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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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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