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OverviewThe Dictionary of Hong Kong English is unique. It includes words and usages specific to English in Hong Kong and reflective of the city's history and culture. Acronyms and abbreviations common in Hong Kong, place name changes, Hong Kong words now internationally known, and cultural conceptualizations are additional features. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Patrick Cummings , Hans–georg WolfPublisher: Hong Kong University Press Imprint: Hong Kong University Press Dimensions: Width: 11.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 18.90cm Weight: 0.378kg ISBN: 9789888083305ISBN 10: 9888083309 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 01 June 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsThis guide to Hong Kong's special brand of English is full of fascinating detail, presented in a highly accessible manner. There is something here for every kind of reader, from the visitor to Hong Kong seeking insight into typical Hong Kong forms of life, to the scholar investigating linguistic and cultural interaction in colonial and postcolonial societies. An indispensable resource for the understanding of Hong Kong's complex linguistic heritage. -- Chris Hutton, The University of Hong Kong This guide to Hong Kong's special brand of English is full of fascinating detail, presented in a highly accessible manner. There is something here for every kind of reader, from the visitor to Hong Kong seeking insight into typical Hong Kong forms of life, to the scholar investigating linguistic and cultural interaction in colonial and postcolonial societies. An indispensable resource for the understanding of Hong Kong's complex linguistic heritage. -Chris Hutton, Chair Professor, School of English, The University of Hong Kong This guide to Hong Kong's special brand of English is full of fascinating detail, presented in a highly accessible manner. There is something here for every kind of reader, from the visitor to Hong Kong seeking insight into typical Hong Kong forms of life, to the scholar investigating linguistic and cultural interaction in colonial and postcolonial societies. An indispensable resource for the understanding of Hong Kong's complex linguistic heritage. -- Chris Hutton, Chair Professor, School of English, The University of Hong Kong Author InformationPatrick J. Cummings has been teaching both English and science in Hong Kong for more than a decade. His current research interest is assessment vocabulary for second language learners of English. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |