A dictionary of varieties of English /
"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...
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| Μορφή: | Ηλ. βιβλίο |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
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Malden, MA :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2014.
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| Έκδοση: | First edition. |
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| Διαθέσιμο Online: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
| Περίληψη: | "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 "-- |
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| Φυσική περιγραφή: | 1 online resource. |
| Βιβλιογραφία: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781118584040 111858404X 9781118584088 1118584082 9781118602607 1118602609 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/9781118602607 |
