New York City English

Autori

• Michael Newman

Parametri

• 192 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Linguistica

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Focusing on the rich diversity of English spoken in New York City, this work by Michael Newman offers a detailed analysis of its dialects, exploring phonology, morphosyntax, lexicon, and discourse. Drawing on historical and contemporary research, Newman reveals the social meanings behind various speech forms and includes personal anecdotes from New Yorkers to illustrate these complexities. Enhanced with links to sound files and videos, the book provides a thorough yet engaging examination of the sociolinguistic landscape of one of America's most iconic dialects.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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