American English Grammar introduces students to American English in detail, from parts of speech, phrases, and clauses to punctuation and explaining (and debunk

Speakers of British and American English display some striking differences in their use of grammar. In this detailed survey, John Algeo considers questions such

The first book-length exploration of 'standard Englishes' with contributions by the leading experts on each major variety of English discussed.

For the first time, the editors of the acclaimed American Heritage(R) Dictionary have applied their efforts to word usage as its own subject. The result is this