Rosemarie Ostler loves delving into the rich record of American slang and language use. Her most recent book, Founding Grammars, explores the power of grammar rules and the centuries-long debate over how Americans should talk. Previous books showcase the colorful language of America's past,...
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Rosemarie Ostler loves delving into the rich record of American slang and language use. Her most recent book, Founding Grammars, explores the power of grammar rules and the centuries-long debate over how Americans should talk. Previous books showcase the colorful language of America's past, including obsolete twentieth-century slang, the origins of our most common expressions, and the country's tradition of outrageous political invective. Rosemarie lives in Eugene, Oregon.
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