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.

List of contents

Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Foundations; 2. Forms; 3. Meanings; 4. Themes; 5. Functions; Conclusion; Glossary A-Z; Bibliography; Sources; Index.

About the author

Maciej Widawski is a professor of linguistics specializing in lexical variation and its description. He has conducted research on slang since the early 1990s and has written extensively on the subject. His recent books include The Dictionary of City Names in American Slang (2011) and Yinglish (2012).

Summary

In this pioneering exploration of African American slang, Widawski explores patterns of form, meaning, theme and function, showing it to be a rule-governed, innovative and culturally revealing vernacular. Illustrated with thousands of contextual examples from contemporary sources, it is an invaluable resource for students and researchers.

Product details

• Authors: Maciej Widawski, Widawski Maciej
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2019
• EAN: 9781107424401
• ISBN: 978-1-107-42440-1
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; USA, Ethnic Studies, Music, Language, Linguistics, English, Africa, Anthropology, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Sociolinguistics, Literature & literary studies, American English, Film, TV & radio, United States of America, USA, Dialect, slang & jargon, Lexicography, Dialect, slang and jargon