Society, American Dialect (46 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Had you said "What a guy!" in 17th-century England, anyone would have understood you were admiring a flaming effigy of Guy Fawkes of the Gunpowder Treason Plot. How times have changed! In America and, indeed, most of the English-speaking world, "guy" is so embedded in daily speech that we scarcely notice how odd it truly is: a singular "guy" referring to males only, a plural "guys" encompassing the entire human race. The journey from England's greatest villain to America's favorite second-person plural pronoun offers a story rich with surprising and unprecedented turns. Through his trademark breezy, highly readable style, acclaimed writer Allan Metcalf takes us deep into this history, uncovering the intrigue, murderous plots, and torture out of which the word emerged in 1605. From there, it's a thrilling run through 17th-century England, bloody religious controversies, and across the Atlantic to America, where the word took on a life of its own, exploding into popular culture and day-to-day conversation. From the disappearance of "thou," to George Washington and the American Revolution, to the modern revival of Guy Fawkes in V for Vendetta, Metcalf explores the improbable history of a simple word so indispensable to our daily lives, and that evokes deep insights into the evolution of English itself.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 12 page center stapled softcover - an index to supplement PADS 85. No flaws.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 96 page softcover with chart illustrations. A double issue of this publication. Outer wrap has light wear at bottom spine. Interior has prior owner name on title page, otherwise unmarked, tight and clean.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Printing. 96 page softcover - second printing of the 1953 original. The method of collecting and the questionnaire. No flaws - unmarked, tight and clean.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 28 pages center stapled softcover. 2 articles: 1) The ADS Dictionary - How Soon? by Frederic G. Cassidy; 2) The Linguistic Atlas of New England Revisited by Audrey R. Duckert. No flaws - unmarked, tight and clean.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 60 page center stapled softcover. 3 articles: 1) A Selected List of Compounds from Present-Day Reading by Margaret M. Bryant; 2) On the Interpretation of Occasional Spellings by Edward A. Stephenson; 3) The Stressed Vowels of Yiddish-American English by Lawrence M. Davis. No flaws - unmarked, tight and clean. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 56 page center stapled softcover. 3 articles: 1) Bilingualism in Northern New England by Mary R. Miller; 2) Words Used by the Fire Fighters of Denver Fire Department by Paul L. Yelsma; 3) A Word List from Olney, Illinois by Norman A. Heap. No flaws - unmarked, tight and clean.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 88 page softcover with figure illustrations. No flaws - unmarked, tight and clean.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 38 page side stapled softcover. 3 articles: 1) A Word-list from Zora Neale Hurston by C. Merton Babcock; 2) To as a Preposition of Location in Linguistuc Atlas Materials by Virginia McDavis; 3) The 1961 Conference on Dialectology by Raven I. McDavid, Jr. and Vernon S. Larsen. No flaws - unmarked, tight and clean.…

Condition: New.

[4], 83 pages. Staple-bound paperback booklet: H 22.75cm x L 14.75cm. Gray paper covers with some fading and light soiling/staining; light creaing/curling to fore-edge corners of covers and itnerior leaves which are otherwise clean. Binding is firm.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This collection of notes on American dialects was compiled by the American Dialect Society, an organization dedicated to the study of language usage in the United States. The book covers a wide range of dialects and regional variations, with entries on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. The notes offer a fascinating look at the diversity of language in America and the ways in which language use reflects cultural and social identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This collection of notes on American dialects was compiled by the American Dialect Society, an organization dedicated to the study of language usage in the United States. The book covers a wide range of dialects and regional variations, with entries on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. The notes offer a fascinating look at the diversity of language in America and the ways in which language use reflects cultural and social identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This compendium is a comprehensive examination of the many terms students of higher education have developed to refer to their academic experiences. It contains over 300 such terms, collected from institutions across the country, as well as suggestions for further in-depth research of related customs and terms. This historical and linguistic exploration provides a unique and valuable insight into the student experience that will be of interest to educational researchers, linguists, and anyone interested in the evolution of language and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and detailed analysis of the Sogn dialect of Norwegian, a language spoken by settlers in the American Midwest who emigrated from Sogn, Norway, in the mid-19th century. The author, a linguist with expertise in Norwegian dialects, delves into the grammatical nuances of this archaic language, highlighting its distinctive features and tracing its evolution from its origins in Norway to its adaptation in the New World. The book sheds light on the fascinating interplay of language, migration, and cultural identity, exploring how a dialect spoken in a remote region of Norway has been preserved and transformed by its speakers across continents. It provides a valuable resource for scholars interested in the history of the Norwegian language and its diaspora, as well as for anyone interested in the rich diversity of human languages and their ability to adapt to new environments and cultural contexts. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the enduring power of language to shape and reflect cultural identities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 488 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 6 hardcover volume set - a reprint of the publications from 1890 thru 1939. The printing date of the set is not revealed, but appears to be 1960s. Many contributors - many subjects. All 6 volumes are in uniform size and bindings (charcoal gray cloth). All volumes have the prior owner name on inside front cover. All volumes are good condition - unmarked, tight and clean. Vol. 1 - 1890-1896 is 498 pages including the list of members and index. Vol. 2 (Parts I-VI, 1900 to 1904)- is 480 pages. Vol. 3 1905-1912 is 656 pages. Vol. 4 - 1913-1917 is 498 pages. Vol. 5 1918-1927 is 525 pages. Vol. 6 1928-1939 is 784 pages. The set might require extra postage for other than standard domestic mailing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Undated, but circa 1960s printing. Sharp and clean with just a hint of cover wear. Contents include: college words and phrases; American-Norwegian with a vocabulary; the word binnekill, language of the Kentucky negro; pioneer dialect of Southern Illinois; stovepipes and funnels; English elements in Norse dialects of Utica, Wisconsin; Cape Cod dialect; the language of the oil wells; English loan words used in the Icelandic colony of North Dakota; some lumber words; list of words from Northwest Arkansas. More. ; 8vo; 479 pages.…