Annotated Bibliography of Southern American English

The only book-length bibliography on the speech of the American South, this volume focuses on the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, naming practices, word play, and other aspects of language that have interested researchers for two centuries. With over 3,800 entries, this invaluable resource is a testament to the significance of Southern speech.

About the author

James B. McMillan (1907-1996) was a professor emeritus of English at The University of Alabama.
>Michael B. Montgomery is a distinguished professor emeritus of English and linguistics at the University of South Carolina.

Summary

The only book-length bibliography on the speech of the American South, this volume focuses on the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, naming practices, word play, and other aspects of language that have interested researchers for two centuries. With over 3,800 entries, this invaluable resource is a testament to the significance of Southern speech.

Product details

• Authors: James B McMillan, James B. McMillan, Michael B Montgomery, Michael B. Montgomery
• Publisher: The University of Alabama Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780817359362
• ISBN: 978-0-8173-5936-2
• No. of pages: 462
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 640 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias