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America in So Many Words: Words That Have Shaped America
Contributor(s): Metcalf, Allan (Author), Barnhart, David K. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0618002707     ISBN-13: 9780618002702
Publisher: Mariner Books
OUR PRICE: $21.84  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 1999
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Annotation: In this year-by-year review of intriguing words that have shaped America, words that have been contributed to the English language from the settlement in Jamestown in 1750 through 1998 are analyzed and discussed in historical context. 25 photos & line drawings.
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation
Dewey: 422.097
Physical Information: 0.85" H x 4.77" W x 8.1" L (0.83 lbs) 320 pages
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:
This book presents a unique historical view of American English. It chronicles year by year the contributions Americans have made to the vocabulary of English and the words Americans have embraced through the evolution of the nation. For important years from the settlement of Jamestown until 1750, and for every year from 1750 through 1998, a prominent word is analyzed and discussed in its historical context. The result is a fascinating survey of American linguistic culture through past centuries. The authors -- both lifelong students of American English -- bring great depth of understanding to these key words that have made America, and American English, what they are today.

Contributor Bio(s): Metcalf, Allan: - Allan Metcalf is a professor of English at MacMurray College, executive secretary of the American Dialect Society, and author of books on language and writing. His books on language include AMERICA IN SO MANY WORDS (with David K. Barnhart), THE WORLD IN SO MANY WORDS, HOW WE TALK: AMERICAN REGIONAL ENGLISH TODAY, PREDICTING NEW WORDS, and PRESIDENTIAL VOICES. His books on writing include RESEARCH TO THE POINT and ESSENTIALS OF WRITING TO THE POINT. He lives in Jacksonville, Illinois.
 
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