*English with an Accent* by Rosina Lippi-Green delves into the complex relationship between language, ideology, and discrimination in the United States. The book explores how accents and language use are often used to perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations. The second edition includes new chapters on Latino English and Asian American English, discussion questions, further reading, and classroom exercises. It also features updated examples from various contexts and a companion website with additional resources. Lippi-Green argues that language is a powerful tool for constructing social identities and that the standardization of language can be seen as an attempt to control and manipulate language use, often in ways that favor dominant groups. The book is essential reading for students interested in the social and political aspects of language.*English with an Accent* by Rosina Lippi-Green delves into the complex relationship between language, ideology, and discrimination in the United States. The book explores how accents and language use are often used to perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations. The second edition includes new chapters on Latino English and Asian American English, discussion questions, further reading, and classroom exercises. It also features updated examples from various contexts and a companion website with additional resources. Lippi-Green argues that language is a powerful tool for constructing social identities and that the standardization of language can be seen as an attempt to control and manipulate language use, often in ways that favor dominant groups. The book is essential reading for students interested in the social and political aspects of language.