An Atlas of English Dialects

An Atlas of English Dialects

by Clive Upton (Author), Clive Upton (Author), J. D. A. Widdowson (Author)

Synopsis

This text reports the findings of the Survey of English Dialects, a record of the 20th-century nonstandard dialects. It is aimed at general readers as well as language specialists, and consists of maps with detailed commentaries discussing the distribution of words and pronunciations in England.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 188
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 22 Aug 1996

ISBN 10: 0198692749
ISBN 13: 9780198692744

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The combination of attractive format and solid content makes this a valuable addition to any library with an interest in linguistics. --Choice
Author Bio
About the Editors Clive Upton has been involved with the Survey of English Dialects and the Survey of Anglo-Welsh dialects for 27 years as a fieldworker, editor, writer, teacher, trainer, and planner. He is currently a teacher at the Centre for English Cultural Tradition and Language, University of Sheffield. J. D. A. Widdowson is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Sheffield, and Director of the Centre for English Cultural Tradition and Language.