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Written by an interdisciplinary team of scholars, this book offers novel perspectives on the history of medical writing and scientific thought-styles by examini
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This multidisciplinary volume offers new insights into the development of genres of medical discourse in changing socio-cultural contexts.
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Research on sound change often focuses on vowels, yet consonantal sound change also offers fascinating insights into language development and variation. This pi
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Borrowings in Informal American English
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What do 'bimbo,' 'glitch,' 'savvy,' and 'shtick' all have in common? They are all expressions used in informal American English that have been taken from other