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Northern English - A Social and Cultural History (Hardcover)
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Northern English - A Social and Cultural History (Hardcover)
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English as spoken in the north of England has a rich social and
cultural history; however it has often been neglected by historical
linguists, whose research has focused largely on the development of
'Standard English'. In this groundbreaking, alternative account of
the history of English, Northern English takes centre stage for the
first time. Emphasising its richness and variety, the book places
northern speech and culture in the context of identity,
iconography, mental maps, boundaries and marginalisation. It
reassesses the role of Northern English in the development of
Modern Standard English, draws some pioneering conclusions about
the future of Northern English, and considers the origins of the
many images and stereotypes surrounding northerners and their
speech. Numerous maps, and a useful index of northern English words
and pronunciations, are included. Innovative and original, Northern
English will be welcomed by all those interested in the history and
regional diversity of English.
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