made in america
Book Details
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Author: Bill Bryson
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Publisher: Minerva Press
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Language: English
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Published Year: 1995
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Pages: 478
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 19 x 12 cm
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Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)
About the Book
Made in America by Bill Bryson is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the history of American English and the broader evolution of American culture. In this engaging 1995 Minerva Press paperback edition, Bryson combines linguistic curiosity with cultural commentary to trace how words, phrases, and expressions emerged and evolved across centuries.
Spanning 478 pages, the book examines the diverse influences—immigrant communities, regional dialects, political movements, popular culture, and technological change—that shaped the distinct character of American English. With Bryson’s trademark wit and accessible style, complex linguistic developments are presented in a lively and humorous manner, making the subject both informative and highly readable.
Ideal for language enthusiasts, students of cultural history, and fans of narrative non-fiction, this edition remains a delightful and substantial study of how language reflects national identity. Despite natural yellowing of pages, the book is in good reading condition and a valuable addition to collections focused on linguistics and American studies.
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made in america
Book Details
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Author: Bill Bryson
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Publisher: Minerva Press
-
Language: English
-
Published Year: 1995
-
Pages: 478
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 19 x 12 cm
-
Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)
About the Book
Made in America by Bill Bryson is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the history of American English and the broader evolution of American culture. In this engaging 1995 Minerva Press paperback edition, Bryson combines linguistic curiosity with cultural commentary to trace how words, phrases, and expressions emerged and evolved across centuries.
Spanning 478 pages, the book examines the diverse influences—immigrant communities, regional dialects, political movements, popular culture, and technological change—that shaped the distinct character of American English. With Bryson’s trademark wit and accessible style, complex linguistic developments are presented in a lively and humorous manner, making the subject both informative and highly readable.
Ideal for language enthusiasts, students of cultural history, and fans of narrative non-fiction, this edition remains a delightful and substantial study of how language reflects national identity. Despite natural yellowing of pages, the book is in good reading condition and a valuable addition to collections focused on linguistics and American studies.
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Book Details
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Author: Bill Bryson
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Publisher: Minerva Press
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Language: English
-
Published Year: 1995
-
Pages: 478
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 19 x 12 cm
-
Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)
About the Book
Made in America by Bill Bryson is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the history of American English and the broader evolution of American culture. In this engaging 1995 Minerva Press paperback edition, Bryson combines linguistic curiosity with cultural commentary to trace how words, phrases, and expressions emerged and evolved across centuries.
Spanning 478 pages, the book examines the diverse influences—immigrant communities, regional dialects, political movements, popular culture, and technological change—that shaped the distinct character of American English. With Bryson’s trademark wit and accessible style, complex linguistic developments are presented in a lively and humorous manner, making the subject both informative and highly readable.
Ideal for language enthusiasts, students of cultural history, and fans of narrative non-fiction, this edition remains a delightful and substantial study of how language reflects national identity. Despite natural yellowing of pages, the book is in good reading condition and a valuable addition to collections focused on linguistics and American studies.
