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American Voices

by Wolfram, B. Ward B., Walt Wolfram
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Synopsis

American Voices is a collection of short, readable descriptions of various American dialects, written by top researchers in the field.

  • written by top researchers in the field and includes Southern English, New England speech, Chicano English, Appalachian English, Canadian English, and California English, among many others
  • fascinating look at the full range of American social, ethnic, and regional dialects written for the lay person

    • About the Author, Wolfram

    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.

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    Book Details

    Published
    August 1, 2005
    Publisher
    Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
    Format
    Hardcover
    ISBN
    9781405121088

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