Doing our own thing : the degradation of language and music and why we should, like, care
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, c2003.
Edition
1st ed
Physical Desc
xxiv, 279 pages : ill. ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County Public Library - NONFICTION | 427 MCWHORTE | On Shelf |
| Lamar Public Library (C426) - NONFICTION | 427.97 MCW | On Shelf |
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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.
Popular music.
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.
Popular music.
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, c2003.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 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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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 (1st ed). 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 1st ed, Gotham Books, 2003.
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