Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community

by Amy D. Clark

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813147433
• ISBN13: 9780813147437
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher