A dictionary of varieties of English / Raymond Hickey.

Author/creator Hickey, Raymond, 1954-
Format Electronic
EditionFirst Edition.
Publication InfoMalden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014.
Description1 online resource.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Abstract "A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world. Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field Includes definitions both for the varieties of English and regions they feature, and for terms and concepts derived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties Explores important research issues including the transportation of dialects of English, the rise of 'New Englishes', sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking locales, and the study of language contact and change. Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of English, and the advances made in the study of varieties of the language in recent decades Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students and scholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varieties of the most widely accepted language of international communication "-- Provided by publisher.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Issued in other formPrint version: Hickey, Raymond, 1954- Dictionary of varieties of English First Edition. Hoboken : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014 9780470656419
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013039619
ISBN9781118584040 (ePub)
ISBN9781118584088 (Adobe PDF)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources Access Content Online ✔ Available