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English as spoken in the north of England has a rich social and cultural history; however research has often neglected it in favour of 'Standard English'. In this groundbreaking, alternative account of the history of English, Northern English, with its varieties and diversity, takes centre stage for the first time

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'This monograph is an extensive and thorough account…' Dr. Daniela Cesiri, Linguist

Table of Contents
1. The north-south divide; 2. The origins of northern English; 3. Northern English and the rise of 'standard' English; 4. Northern English after the industrial revolution (1750–1950); 5. Northern English present and future.

Northern English

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521100199, 978-0521100199
      ISBN10: 0521100194
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      Sociolinguistics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      English as spoken in the north of England has a rich social and cultural history; however research has often neglected it in favour of 'Standard English'. In this groundbreaking, alternative account of the history of English, Northern English, with its varieties and diversity, takes centre stage for the first time

      Trade Review
      'This monograph is an extensive and thorough account…' Dr. Daniela Cesiri, Linguist

      Table of Contents
      1. The north-south divide; 2. The origins of northern English; 3. Northern English and the rise of 'standard' English; 4. Northern English after the industrial revolution (1750–1950); 5. Northern English present and future.

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