Language and Region
by
Joan Beal
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Intertext
ISBN-10
0415366011
ISBN-13
9780415366014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 23rd, 2006
Print length
128 Pages
Weight
250 grams
Dimensions
17.50 x 24.50 x 0.80 cms
Product Classification:
Dialect, slang & jargon
Ksh 4,700.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
Delivery in 28 days
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Delivery in 28 days
Secure
Quality
Fast
This indispensable guide to regional variation in the English language covers topical issues and examines the use of dialect in media, advertising and the tourist industry.
Language and Region:
- provides an accessible guide to regional variation in English
- covers topical issues including loss of regional diversity and attitudes to regional accents and dialects
- examines the use of dialect in media, advertising and the tourist industry
- outlines the main linguistic characteristics of regional accents and dialects in terms of regional pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Affording hands-on practical experience of textual analysis, this book is essential reading for students of English language studies.
Get Language and Region by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Taylor & Francis Ltd and it has pages.
