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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 27, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x239x36 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 948 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: January 10, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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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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