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Talking Appalachian : Voice, Identity, and Community
by Amy D. Clark and Nancy M. Hayward
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Overview
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
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780813147437
- ISBN-10: 0813147433
- Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
- Publish Date: August 2014
- Dimensions: 9.42 x 6.21 x 0.92 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Page Count: 274
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