Language Variety in the South Revisited

This comprehensive collection of new research on southern United States English offers an extensive assessment of the field, including current research into African American Vernacular English and analysis of discourse, pragmatic, lexical, phonological, and syntactic features.

With 38 essays from foremost scholars in the region, this book provides a wealth of information about southern language varieties and serves as a model for regional linguistic investigation.

Whether you're a linguist, scholar, or simply interested in learning more about the unique dialects of the South, this book is a must-read.