37.1175, Books: Foundations of Grammar: Stickle and Drake (2026)

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Subject: 37.1175, Books: Foundations of Grammar: Stickle and Drake (2026)

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Date: 20-Mar-2026
From: Lucy Trotter [lucy.trotter at bloomsbury.com]
Subject: Foundations of Grammar: Stickle and Drake (2026)


Title: Foundations of Grammar
Subtitle: Beyond Standardized American English
Publication Year: 2026

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
           http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/
Book URL:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/foundations-of-grammar-9781350462861/

Author(s): Trini Stickle & Veronika Drake

Paperback, ISBN: 9781350462861, Price: £24.99
Hardback, ISBN: 9781350462878, Price: £75.00

Abstract:

This introductory textbook on the structure of English gives a
comprehensive, descriptive grammar of contemporary standardized and
non-standardized American English dialects. It helps students
understand, analyze, and appreciate grammatical patterns from a
variety of American dialects, including African American English,
Appalachian English, Chicano English, and Southern American
English-deepening students' comprehension of grammar and their
analytical skills.
Grammatical structures and features are introduced iteratively and
illustrated through numerous examples, which showcase various dialect
features. Students are encouraged to treat these examples as
linguistic data sets and to investigate them like language detectives.
The authors guide students from initial observations to full
explanations of terms, concepts, and features. Providing ample
practice and iterative exercises, as well as suggestions for
real-world application, Foundations of Grammar introduces students to
the rigorous study of grammar and promotes appreciation for a variety
of dialects, particularly those that are stigmatized. Recommended
readings and ideas for student projects are provided in a companion
website that also offers resources for instructors.
This groundbreaking exploration of American English grammar challenges
prevailing myths about grammar, promotes awareness of linguistic
diversity, and invites readers to think critically about their own
English dialects.

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics
                     Morphology
                     Syntax




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