You Talkin' to Me? The Unruly History of New York English |
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| Author:
| White, E. J. |
| Series title: | The Dialects of North America Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-065721-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2020 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $21.99 |
Book Description:
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You Talkin' to Me? explores the hidden history of English in New York City -- a history that encompasses social class, immigration, culture, economics, and, of course, real estate. E.J. White illuminates a new dimension of the city's landscape through entertaining stories of New York's most famous characters and cultural institutions, from Broadway to the newsroom.
You Talkin' to Me? explores the hidden history of English in New York City -- a history that encompasses social class, immigration, culture, economics, and, of course, real estate. E.J. White illuminates a new dimension of the city's landscape through entertaining stories of New York's most famous characters and cultural institutions, from Broadway to the newsroom.