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Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community

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Availability:In StockContributor:Amy D. Clark (Editor), Nancy M. Hayward (Editor)Publish date:2014-08-19Pages:274
Language:EnglishPublisher:University Press of KentuckyISBN-13:9780813147437ISBN-10:813147433UPC:9780813147437Book Category:Language Arts & Disciplines, HistoryBook Subcategory:Linguistics, United StatesBook Topic:Sociolinguistics, State & LocalSize:9.42 x 6.21 x 0.92 inchesWeight:1.1001Product ID:SCAQNF744A
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
Language:EnglishPublisher:University Press of KentuckyISBN-13:9780813147437ISBN-10:813147433UPC:9780813147437Book Category:Language Arts & Disciplines, HistoryBook Subcategory:Linguistics, United StatesBook Topic:Sociolinguistics, State & LocalSize:9.42 x 6.21 x 0.92 inchesWeight:1.1001Product ID:SCAQNF744A

Amy D. Clark is professor of English and co-director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Nancy M. Hayward is professor emeritus of English at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.


Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

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Amy D. Clark (Editor), Nancy M. Hayward (Editor)

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