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Focusing on the often-overlooked Northern English dialect, this book presents a fresh perspective on its significant social and cultural history. It highlights the richness and diversity of Northern English, reassessing its influence on the evolution of Modern Standard English. The author explores the roots of various stereotypes about Northerners and their speech, offering innovative insights into the future of the dialect and challenging traditional narratives that prioritize Standard English.
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Northern English, Katie Wales
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Northern English
- Subtitle
- A Cultural and Social History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Katie Wales
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9780521861076
- Description
- Focusing on the often-overlooked Northern English dialect, this book presents a fresh perspective on its significant social and cultural history. It highlights the richness and diversity of Northern English, reassessing its influence on the evolution of Modern Standard English. The author explores the roots of various stereotypes about Northerners and their speech, offering innovative insights into the future of the dialect and challenging traditional narratives that prioritize Standard English.