A Dictionary of Varieties of English

A Dictionary of Varieties of English
Raymond Hickey (Author)

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A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world.

• Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field
• Includes definitions both for the varieties of English and regions they feature, and for terms and concepts derived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties
• Explores important research issues including the transportation of dialects of English, the rise of ‘New Englishes’, sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking locales, and the study of language contact and change.
• Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of English, and the advances made in the study of varieties of the language in recent decades
• Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students and scholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varieties of the most widely accepted language of international communication

• Rank: #501424 in Books
• Published on: 2014-02-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 456 pages