{"product_id":"foundations-of-grammar-trini-stickle-9781350462861","title":"Foundations of Grammar: Beyond Standardized American English","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis introductory textbook on the structure of English gives a comprehensive, descriptive grammar of contemporary standardized and non-standardized American English dialects.\u003c\/b\u003e The book challenges conventional perspectives and offers an exploration of American English grammars. The authors include Chicano English, African American English, Southern American English, Appalachian English and other dialects to show students that all varieties of English should be represented and recognised. They also delve into the historical and social contexts of these dialects, shedding light on how they've been perceived over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrammatical structures and features are introduced and illustrated through examples that demonstrate each of the dialect features including signage, text from published sources, snippets from actual conversations as well as dialogue from print, film, and television. The numerous examples show how different dialects construct sentences, offering a comprehensive view of linguistic diversity and illuminating the intricacies of these grammars, dispelling myths and prompting critical thinking. The authors present these data samples and lead the reader through guiding questions and comments before expanding on the linguistic terms, import, theories, and applications. Recommended readings and ideas for student projects are provided in key chapters, and a companion website offers resources for instructors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProviding ample practice and iterative exercises, as well as suggestions for real-world application, \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e promotes linguistic equality and ensures students have an increased awareness and appreciation for a variety of dialects and languages. This groundbreaking exploration of American English dialects, particularly those that have been stigmatized in the past, challenges prevailing myths about language and invites readers to think critically about their own English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Trini Stickle,Veronika Drake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350462861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350462861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d","brand":"Trini Stickle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137180020991,"sku":"9781350462861","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_73e4be44-5047-4ab4-b0a1-24fbc3c90e86.jpg?v=1770167087","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/foundations-of-grammar-trini-stickle-9781350462861","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}