The theoretical basis of this book is the assumption that stereotyping is a phenomenon which
manifests itself primarily through language. It is further based on the observation that slang
provides a large number of expressions that imply particular stereotypes.The focus lies on
investigating the nature of both stereotyping and slang illustrating the subject by a survey
that analyses how certain national stereotypes are expressed in selected slang terms. Christian
Peer studied English Philosophy and Psychology and currently teaches in Innsbruck. He is also
working at the Institute for English of Innsbruck University focusing his research on the
socio-linguistic Aspects of English dialects.
