American Voices

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Voices of American English offers a fascinating exploration of the diverse dialects spoken across the United States. Featuring accessible essays by leading researchers, it describes regional and ethnic varieties such as Southern English, New England speech, Chicano English, Appalachian English, Canadian English, and California English. Originally featured in Language Magazine, the book is designed for general readers curious about the rich linguistic tapestry of American English.
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Ideal for readers interested in linguistics, language diversity, American culture, and regional dialects. Suitable for both students and general readers seeking an engaging and informative introduction to American English varieties.

Presents a collection of short, readable descriptions of various American dialects. This work includes Southern English, New England speech, Chicano English, Appalachian English, Canadian English, and California English, among others. It offers a look at the range of American social, ethnic, and regional dialects.

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American Voices is a collection of short, readable descriptions of various American dialects, written by top researchers in the field. Originally published in Language Magazine, the dialects described include Southern English, New England speech, Chicano English, Appalachian English, Canadian English, and California English, among many others.

Written for the lay person, this book offers a fascinating look at the full range of American social, ethnic, and regional dialects.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

John R. Rickford, Stanford University: "This is a terrific book! Its broad geographical and sociocultural coverage, authoritative content, accessible prose, and engaging photographs make it inviting for linguistic professionals, students, and the general public alike."

Peter Trudgill, University of Fribourg: "Walt Wolfram and Ben Ward have compiled an extremely accessible and enjoyable state-of-the-art volume on North American English dialects, featuring contributions from some of the world’s greatest experts."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405121088

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 August 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Walt Wolfram
Edited by Ben Ward

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 539g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Walt Wolfram is William C. Friday Distinguished Professor at North Carolina State University.

Ben Ward is Consultant Editor of Language Magazine, the Journal of Communication and Education.