American and British English
American and British English

Author: Paul Baker

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1108364063

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Is British English becoming more like American English? If so, why, and in what ways? This book compares examples of American and British language data from the 1930s, 1960s, 1990s and 2000s, to track the most important ways that both varieties are changing over time, and compares the extent to which they are following similar paths using a mixture of computer and human analysis. The analysis is carried out across several levels, including spelling differences (such as colour vs color), vocabulary (truck vs lorry), and a range of morphological, grammatical, semantic and pragmatic features. Baker explores the changing aspects of American and British society which help to explain the findings.

The Logic of British and American Industry
The Logic of British and American Industry

Author: P. Sargant Florence

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1136512330

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Summarizing the facts about the prevailing sizes of industrial firms or plants and the patterns of industrial location in Britain and America, this book also interprets the facts in basic terms such as technical requirements and consumer habits. Examining investment and human resource management, the contrasts and (unexpected) similarities in the industrial structure and government of the two countries are analysed. The book includes new research into the real seat of power in the British joint stock company and compares the results with the realities of the American corporation.

That's Not English
That's Not English

Author: Erin Moore (Writer on English language)

Publisher: Avery

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1592408850

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An American expatriate living in London explores the historical and cultural differences between American and British versions of English, covering snacking habits, overall collective personalities, dating and sex, drinking and raising kids. --Publisher's description.