By Subject > Languages and Linguistics > Flappers 2 Rappers: American Youth Slang Flappers 2 Rappers: American Youth Slang Author: Tom Dalzell Retail Price: $12.95 Availability: Available Soon Format: Book Pages: 224 Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 ISBN: 0486475875 EAN: 978-0-486-47587-5 UPC: 8-00759-47587-2 This entertaining, highly readable book pulses with the vernacular of young Americans, tracing slang terms and expressions from the end of the 19th century to the present. In addition to alphabetical listings for each decade, it features fascinating word histories and sidebars about language and culture. Great for browsing as well as for reference. Reprint of the Merriam-Webster, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1996 edition. Ready to Buy? Order today for delivery upon publication. Add this to your cart (you can always remove it later.) Shopping here is Guaranteed Safe! Here's a sample of other Dover titles that may interest your customers. An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by Walter W. Skeat This reference traces English words back to their Indo-European roots. Each entry features a brief definition, identifies the language of origin, and employs a few illustrative quotations. An extensive appendix includes prefixes, suffixes, more. read more $39.95 The Elements of Style: The Original Edition by William Strunk, Jr. This is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, and other essentials. In concise terms, it identifies the principal requirements of proper style and common errors. read more $3.95