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Atlas of North American English

(More Info)	Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language
This accessible one-volume encyclopedia is organized into eleven sections, representing major themes in language study, such as popular ideas about language, the structure of language, and child language acquisition. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
Similar in format and style to the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language (same editor), this resource is organized into six parts, with topics such as the history of English, vocabulary, grammar, and the use of the English language. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Concise Encyclopedia of Sociolinguistics
Organized topically, with sections such as "Foundations of Society and Language," Language Variation," and "Language and Education." Also includes biographical profiles of influential figures. Read the full annotation

Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE)

(More Info)	International Encyclopedia of Linguistics
Includes articles on subjects such as language families, various linguistic theories, and approaches to language, as well as biographies of influential linguists. Read the full annotation

JSTOR

(More Info)	LINGUIST List
"The LINGUIST List is dedicated to providing information on language and language analysis, and to providing the discipline of linguistics with the infrastructure necessary to function in the digital world." Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Linguistic Resources on the Internet
Topically organized list of internet resources, compiled by SIL, "a faith-based organization that studies, documents, and assists in developing the world’s lesser-known languages." Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics
Provides a "thorough overview of all areas of linguistics" covering major areas of study and research as well as terminology. Read the full annotation

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