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Talking Appalachian
. Ed(S): Clark, Amy D.; Hayward, Nancy M.
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Description for Talking Appalachian
Paperback. Editor(s): Clark, Amy D.; Hayward, Nancy M. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 2AB; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Tradition, community, and pride are fundamental aspects of the history of Appalachia, and the language of the region is a living testament to its rich heritage. Despite the persistence of unflattering stereotypes and cultural discrimination associated with their style of speech, Appalachians have organized to preserve regional dialects -- complex forms of English peppered with words, phrases, and pronunciations unique to the area and its people. Talking Appalachian examines these distinctive speech varieties and emphasizes their role in expressing local history and promoting a shared identity.
Beginning with a historical and geographical overview of the region that analyzes ... Read more
Tradition, community, and pride are fundamental aspects of the history of Appalachia, and the language of the region is a living testament to its rich heritage. Despite the persistence of unflattering stereotypes and cultural discrimination associated with their style of speech, Appalachians have organized to preserve regional dialects -- complex forms of English peppered with words, phrases, and pronunciations unique to the area and its people. Talking Appalachian examines these distinctive speech varieties and emphasizes their role in expressing local history and promoting a shared identity.
Beginning with a historical and geographical overview of the region that analyzes ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813147437
SKU
V9780813147437
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About . Ed(S): Clark, Amy D.; Hayward, Nancy M.
Amy D. Clark is associate professor of English at the University of Virginia's College at Wise, USA. Nancy M. Hayward is professor emeritus of English at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA.
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