Doing our own thing : the degradation of language and music and why we should, like, care
(Book - Regular Print)
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Published
New York, N.Y., U.S.A : Gotham Books, [2003].
Physical Desc
xxiv, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Embry Riddle Aero University - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection
PE2808.8.M38 2003
1 available
PE2808.8.M38 2003
1 available
Prescott High School - NF - Nonfiction Books
427.973 MCW
1 available
427.973 MCW
1 available
Prescott Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
427.973 MCW
1 available
427.973 MCW
1 available
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Published
New York, N.Y., U.S.A : Gotham Books, [2003].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-266) and index.
Description
Encourages readers to establish a boundary between an acceptable evolution of language and outright language misuse, predicting the consequences of the overuse of street English in contemporary writing, music, and society.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Embry Riddle Aero University - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection | PE2808.8.M38 2003 | Find It Now |
| Prescott High School - NF - Nonfiction Books | 427.973 MCW | Find It Now |
| Prescott Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books | 427.973 MCW | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
English language -- Social aspects -- United States.
English language -- Spoken English -- United States.
English language -- United States -- Usage.
English language -- United States.
English language -- Variation -- United States.
English language -- Written English -- United States.
Language and culture -- United States.
Popular music -- United States -- History and criticism.
English language -- Spoken English -- United States.
English language -- United States -- Usage.
English language -- United States.
English language -- Variation -- United States.
English language -- Written English -- United States.
Language and culture -- United States.
Popular music -- United States -- History and criticism.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McWhorter, J. H. (2003). Doing our own thing: the degradation of language and music and why we should, like, care . Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H. 2003. Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care. Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H. Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care Gotham Books, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H. Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care Gotham Books, 2003.
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