The United States of English : the American language from colonial times to the twenty-first century /

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'The United States of English' tells the story of how American English grew and changed from colonial times to the present, exploring how the American language is different from British English and how it got that way. From the English of the colonists to slang, regional dialects, African...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Ostler, Rosemarie
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
'The United States of English' tells the story of how American English grew and changed from colonial times to the present, exploring how the American language is different from British English and how it got that way. From the English of the colonists to slang, regional dialects, African American English, the internet, and 'political correctness,' Rosemarie Ostler shows how the language has evolved and is still evolving today. Written for non-specialists, it is filled with colourful examples of past and present English that bring the language to life.
Umfang:
1 online resource (305 pages)
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-764732-4
0-19-764731-6
0-19-764730-8
Schlagworte:
English language > United States > History.
English language > Variation > United States.
Language.
Language teaching & learning.
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