“Book Descriptions: Think about this: How would you address a group of two or more people? Would your default terminology be: ”you all,” “yous,” ”you lot,” “you guys,” “you’uns,” “yinz,” “you,” “y’all,” or something else? Would that change depending on whom you were talking to or where you were using it? What do you call a long sandwich that contains cold cuts and vegetables? Is it a “sub,” “grinder,” “hoagie,” “hero,” “poor boy,” “bomber,” “Italian sandwich,” or something else? Your answers can provide revealing insights about who you are, where you grew up or live now, and your social, economic, and educational background.
1. Defining American English Dialects 2. The Foundations of American English 3. From English in America to American English 4. The Rise of American Language Standards 5. Where Is General American English? 6. Mapping American Dialects 7. Ethnicity and American English 8. African American English 9. Mobility, Media, and Contemporary English 10. The History of American Language Policy 11. Latino Language and Dialects in America 12. Where Is American English Headed?” DRIVE
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