Walt Wolfram , Natalie Schilling

American English: Dialects and Variation (Language in Society)

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ISBN 13:
9781118390221
author:
Walt Wolfram , Natalie Schilling
format:
Paperback
publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
440
Dimensions:
19.3 x 2 x 24.6 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£43.04

Description

American English Dialects and Variation by Walt Wolfram and Natalie Schilling is a comprehensive guide to the diverse range of dialects spoken in the United States. This new edition brings together recent breakthrough developments in the field, covering regional, ethnic, and gender-based differences. The book features brand new chapters on topics such as Levels of Dialect, Regional Varieties of English, and Gender and Language Variation, providing a detailed exploration of the latest research in dialect studies. The text is accompanied by an extensive online resource, including sound files, video clips, and other materials to enhance your understanding of American English dialects. Ideal for students taking courses in dialect studies, variationist sociolinguistics, and linguistic anthropology, this book requires no prior knowledge of linguistics and includes a glossary and appendix with detailed information on the pronunciation, grammar, and lexical features of American English dialects.

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