Description: African American Slang A Linguistic Description A pioneering exploration of form, meaning, theme and function in African American slang, illustrated with thousands of contextual examples. Maciej Widawski (Author) 9781107074170, Cambridge University Press Hardback, published 5 March 2015 314 pages 23.7 x 16 x 2.4 cm, 0.61 kg 'Maciej Widawski has created a marvelous book about African American slang that exceeds expectation. Readers from diverse backgrounds, be they scholars or not, will find meticulous accounts of Black American slang described in cultural contexts that have heretofore been unavailable in a single volume.' John Baugh, Washington University, St Louis In this pioneering exploration of African American slang - a highly informal vocabulary and a significant aspect of African American English - Maciej Widawski explores patterns of form, meaning, theme and function, showing it to be a rule-governed, innovative and culturally revealing vernacular. Widawski's comprehensive description is based on a large database of contextual citations from thousands of contemporary sources, including literature and the press, music, film and television. It also includes an alphabetical glossary of 1,500 representative slang expressions, defined and illustrated by 4,500 usage examples. Due to its vast size, the glossary can stand alone as a dictionary providing readers with a reliable reference of terms. Combining scholarship with user-friendliness, this book is an insightful and practical resource for students and researchers in linguistics, as well as general readers interested in exploring lexical variation in contemporary English. Abbreviations Introduction 1. Foundations 2. Forms 3. Meanings 4. Themes 5. Functions Conclusion Glossary A-Z Bibliography Sources Index. Subject Areas: Anthropology [JHM], Ethnic studies [JFSL], Literature & literary studies [D], Lexicography [CFM], Dialect, slang & jargon [CFFD], Sociolinguistics [CFB], Linguistics [CF], Language [C], Music [AV], Film, TV & radio [AP]
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BIC Subject Area 1: Anthropology [JHM]
BIC Subject Area 2: Ethnic studies [JFSL]
BIC Subject Area 3: Literature & literary studies [D]
BIC Subject Area 4: Lexicography [CFM]
BIC Subject Area 5: Dialect, slang & jargon [CFFD]
BIC Subject Area 6: Sociolinguistics [CFB]
BIC Subject Area 7: Linguistics [CF]
BIC Subject Area 8: Language [C]
BIC Subject Area 9: Music [AV]
BIC Subject Area 10: Film, TV & radio [AP]
Number of Pages: 314 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: African American Slang: a Linguistic DESCRIPTION
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2015
Subject: Social Sciences, Languages
Item Height: 237 mm
Item Weight: 610 g
Type: Study Guide
Author: Maciej Widawski
Item Width: 160 mm
Format: Hardcover
