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A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries

- Volume IV: 1937-1984

About A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries

In the fourth volume of her pioneering history, Julie Coleman considers the trends of lexicographers in a period dominated by the Second World War, the Cold War, civil rights movements, and varying youth trends. It will fascinate all those interested in slang and its relationship with social and cultural change.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199567256
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 530
  • Published:
  • October 28, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x239x36 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 948 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: May 26, 2024

Description of A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries

In the fourth volume of her pioneering history, Julie Coleman considers the trends of lexicographers in a period dominated by the Second World War, the Cold War, civil rights movements, and varying youth trends. It will fascinate all those interested in slang and its relationship with social and cultural change.

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