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Studies in English Language Ser.: Borrowings in Informal American English by Małgorzata Kowalczyk (2023, Hardcover)
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PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101009346873
ISBN-139781009346870
eBay Product ID (ePID)18058632016
Product Key Features
Number of Pages346 Pages
Publication NameBorrowings in Informal American English
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
SubjectLinguistics / Semantics
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
AuthorMałGorzata Kowalczyk
SeriesStudies in English Language Ser.
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.2 in
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Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal427.973
Table Of ContentIntroduction; 1. Foundations; 2. Terms; 3. Donors; 4. Types; 5. Changes; 6. Functions; 7. Themes; Conclusions; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
SynopsisBased on a rich range of contemporary sources, this insightful and practical book provides a comprehensive description of borrowings in informal American English, including their donors, types, changes, functions, and themes. It features a glossary of 1,200 expressions, making it an essential resource for students and researchers in linguistics., What do 'bimbo,' 'glitch,' 'savvy,' and 'shtick' all have in common? They are all expressions used in informal American English that have been taken from other languages. This pioneering book provides a comprehensive description of borrowings in informal American English, based on a large database of citations from thousands of contemporary sources, including the press, film, and TV. It presents the United States as a linguistic 'melting pot,' with words from a diverse range of languages now frequently appearing in the lexicon. It examines these borrowings from various perspectives, including discussions of terms, donors, types, changes, functions, and themes. It also features an alphabetical glossary of 1,200 representative expressions, defined and illustrated by 5,500 usage examples, providing an insightful and practical resource for readers. Combining scholarship with readability, this book is a fascinating storehouse of information for students and researchers in linguistics as well as anyone interested in lexical variation in contemporary English., What do 'bimbo, ' 'glitch, ' 'savvy, ' and 'shtick' all have in common? They are all expressions used in informal American English that have been taken from other languages. This pioneering book provides a comprehensive description of borrowings in informal American English, based on a large database of citations from thousands of contemporary sources, including the press, film, and TV. It presents the United States as a linguistic 'melting pot, ' with words from a diverse range of languages now frequently appearing in the lexicon. It examines these borrowings from various perspectives, including discussions of terms, donors, types, changes, functions, and themes. It also features an alphabetical glossary of 1,200 representative expressions, defined and illustrated by 5,500 usage examples, providing an insightful and practical resource for readers. Combining scholarship with readability, this book is a fascinating storehouse of information for students and researchers in linguistics as well as anyone interested in lexical variation in contemporary Engl
LC Classification NumberPE2825
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