An Introduction to Regional Englishes : Dialect Variation in England

by Joan C. Beal

Book Overview

Are the dialects of England disappearing in the wake of globalisation and 'Estuary English', or are geographical differences as strong as ever? Joan Beal looks at recent research into regional variation in England, discusses the evidence for 'dialect levelling' and argues that, despite this, features of dialect are still clear markers of regional and local identity. Chapters outlining the main regional differences in accent, dialect grammar and dialect...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007YWBY16
• ISBN13: 9780748621170
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 5.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher