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That's not English : Britishisms, Americanisms, and what our English says about us /

An American expatriate living in London explores the historical and cultural differences between American and British versions of English, covering snacking habits, overall collective personalities, dating and sex, drinking and raising kids.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Moore, Erin (Writer on English language) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Gotham Books, [2015]
Subjects:
English language > Variation.
English language > Spoken English > United States.
English language > Spoken English > Great Britain.
English language > Great Britain > Usage.
English language > United States > Usage.
English language > Usage.
Americanisms.
Great Britain > Civilization > Social aspects.
United States > Civilization > Social aspects.
Description
Summary:An American expatriate living in London explores the historical and cultural differences between American and British versions of English, covering snacking habits, overall collective personalities, dating and sex, drinking and raising kids.
Physical Description:xv, 223 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-223).
ISBN:9781592408856 (hbk.)
1592408850 (hbk.)