In Defence of Conservatism in English Orthography.

Smith, Philip T.

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ERIC Number: EJ240409

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Publication Date: 1980

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In Defence of Conservatism in English Orthography.

Smith, Philip T.

Visible Language, v14 n2 p122-36 1980

Argues that a fast and effective writing system need not stay close to the phonemic detail of speech, and offers shorthand systems as examples of this. Some proposals for spelling reform are briefly evaluated in the light of this evidence. (HOD)

Descriptors: Alphabets, Context Clues, Language Patterns, Orthographic Symbols, Phonemic Alphabets, Spelling, Stress (Phonology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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