American English: An Introduction

by Zoltan Kovecses

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This book is a cultural-historical (rather than purely linguistic) introduction to American English. The first part consists of a general account of variation in American English. It offers concise but comprehensive coverage of such topics as the history of American English; regional, social and ethnic variation; variation in style (including slang); and British and American differences. The second part of the book puts forward an account of how American...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1551112299

ISBN13:9781551112299

Release Date:September 2000

Publisher:Broadview Press Inc

Length:360 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

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