Studying Dialect

Studying Dialect
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 406
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ISBN-10 : 9781137584083
ISBN-13 : 1137584084
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Book Synopsis Studying Dialect by : Rob Penhallurick

Download or read book Studying Dialect written by Rob Penhallurick and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to the study of the dialects of English as they are spoken around the world, from the earliest dialect dictionaries of the sixteenth century to contemporary research emerging from the field of geolinguistics. Organised into ten thematic chapters, it explores and evaluates the methods and purposes of each approach to the study of dialectal variation, with full explanations of technical terms throughout. Illuminating one of the most productive fields of interest in language study, this compelling book is essential reading for students of dialect and regional difference in English.


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