Talking Appalachian : Voice, Identity, and Community /

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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 or...

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Other Authors: Hayward, Nancy M., 1945- (Editor), Clark, Amy (Amy D.) (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, 2013.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Language and languages.
English language > Variation.
English language > Dialects.
Americanisms.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > General.
Anglais (Langue) > Variation > États-Unis.
English Language.
Languages & Literatures.
English.
English language > Variation > United States.
English language > Dialects > Appalachian Region.
Appalachian Region > Languages.
Americanisms > Appalachian Region.
United States.
Appalachian Region.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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 varieties and emphasizes their role in expressing local history and promoting a shared identi.
Physical Description:1 online resource (274 pages).
ISBN:9780813141589

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