English in the southern United States
By: edited by Stephen J. Nagle and Sara L. Sanders.
Contributors: Nagle, Stephen J., 1948-; Sanders, Sara L.
Series: Studies in English language
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
Subjects: English language -- Southern States.; English language -- Southern States -- Foreign elements -- African.; English language -- Social aspects -- Southern States.; African Americans -- Southern States -- Languages.; English language -- Variation -- Southern States.; English language -- Dialects -- Southern States.; African languages -- Influence on English.; Black English -- Southern States.; Americanisms -- Southern States.
Description: "This volume, written by a team of experts many of whom are internationally known, provides a broad overview of the foundations of, and current research on, language variation in the southern United States designed to invite new inquiry and inquirers. It explores historical and cultural elements, iconic contemporary features, and current changes in progress. Central themes, issues, and topics of scholarly investigation and debate figure prominently throughout the volume. The extensive bibliography at the end of the book will facilitate continued research."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 208-232) and index.