Structural Atlas of the English Dialects

First published in 1987, this atlas identifies structural patterns which exist in the sound systems of the dialects of England. It regards variation, not as something to be ignored or avoided, but as a central and essential feature of dialect, which must be accounted for in a systematic way. The study identifies some of the more prominent structural boundaries between dialect areas and argues that discrete boundaries do not exist: rather there are a number of areas separated by bands of dialects in which conflicting partial systems exist.

Sommario

Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; List of Maps; The International Phonetic Alphabet; 1. Introduction 2. Middle English Short Vowels 3. Middle English Long Vowels 4. Middle English Diphthongs 5. Middle English Consonants; Bibliography; Index of Words Used; Alphabetical List of Words Used

Info autore

Authored by Anderson, Peter

Riassunto

First published in 1987, this atlas identifies structural patterns which exist in the sound systems of the dialects of England. It regards variation, not as something to be ignored or avoided, but as a central and essential feature of dialect, which must be accounted for in a systematic way. The study identifies some of the more prominent structural boundaries between dialect areas and argues that discrete boundaries do not exist: rather there are a number of areas separated by bands of dialects in which conflicting partial systems exist.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Peter Anderson, Peter (London School of Economics & Poli Anderson, Peter (Ohio State University Anderson, Peter (Peter Has Passed Away As Advised Anderson, Peter (University of Central Lancashire UK) Anderson, Professor of Substance Use Policy and Pr Anderson, Professor of Substance Use Policy and Practice Institute of Health and Society Newcastle University UK Peter (University of Central Lancashire UK) Anderson, Professor of Substance Use Policy and Practice Institute of Health and Society Newcastle University UK Peter (University of Leeds UK) Anderson
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 02.02.2017
• EAN: 9781138890893
• ISBN: 978-1-138-89089-3
• Pagine: 168
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: The English Language
• Categorie: Saggistica > Enciclopedie, opere di consultazione > Enciclopedie, lessici; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Linguistica generale e comparata; England, English, REFERENCE / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Reference works, Language: history & general works, Dialect, slang & jargon, Language: history and general works, Dialect, slang and jargon