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Item Details
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TALKIN' TAR HEEL
HOW OUR VOICES TELL THE STORY OF NORTH CAROLINA |
| By: |
Jeffrey Reaser |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£34.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1469614367 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781469614366 |
| Publisher: |
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
30 March, 2014 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
Drawing on over two decades of research and 3,000 interviews, Walt Wolfram and Jeffrey Reaser's lively book introduces readers to the unique regional, social, and ethnic dialects of North Carolina, as well as its major languages, including American Indian languages and Spanish. Considering how we speak as a reflection of our past and present, Wolfram and Reaser show how languages and dialects are a fascinating way to understand the state's rich and diverse cultural heritage. |
| Synopsis: |
Drawing on over two decades of research and 3,000 recorded interviews from every corner of the state, Walt Wolfram and Jeffrey Reaser's lively book introduces readers to the unique regional, social, and ethnic dialects of North Carolina, as well as its major languages, including American Indian languages and Spanish. Considering how we speak as a reflection of our past and present, Wolfram and Reaser show how languages and dialects are a fascinating way to understand our state's rich and diverse cultural heritage. The book is enhanced by maps and illustrations and augmented by more than 100 audio and video recordings, which can be found online at talkintarheel.com. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
The University of North Carolina Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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