American English: An Introduction

by Zoltan Kovecses

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.