Furphies and Whizz-bangs: Anzac Slang from the Great War (Paperback)

This book illuminates Australian soldiers' voices, feelings and thoughts, through exploration of the words and language used during the Great War. It is mostly concerned with slang, but there were also new words that came into Standard English during the war with which Australians became familiar. The book defines and explains these words and terms, provides examples of their usage by Australian soldiers and on the home front that provides insight into the experiences and attitudes of soldiers and civilians, and it draws out some of the themes and features of this language to provide insight into the social and cultural worlds of Australian soldiers and civilians.

General

Imprint:	OUP Australia and New Zealand
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	December 2014
Authors:	Amanda Laugesen
Dimensions:	196 x 131 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-559735-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Dictionaries > General Books > Humanities > History > Australasian & Pacific history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > Australasian & Pacific history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	0-19-559735-4
Barcode:	9780195597356

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