商品簡介
Author of numerous books on language, Dalzell turns this time to slang used by oppressed groups in the U.S., bringing readers face to face with the "lavender menace," revealing who'd be making a "moonlight requisition," and identifying the "blue-eyed devil." In the process of defining hundreds of slang terms, the author argues that slang has an important role in promoting group solidarity among the oppressed, showing resistance to the people and institutions that oppress them, and giving group members the respect they don't find elsewhere. Definitions place each term into its social context, and include usage examples from books, television, movies, and other sources. Revealing a hidden side to language often derided as "bad English," this book will fascinate readers. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
