Talking proper : the rise of accent as social symbol / Lynda Mugglestone.

Author/creator Mugglestone, Lynda
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Clarendon Press, 1995.
Description353 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
English language--Great Britain. --Standardization. --History. --19th century.
English language--Spoken English. --Great Britain. --History. --19th century.
English language--Social aspects. --Great Britain. --History. --19th century.
Speech and social status--Great Britain. --History. --19th century.
English language--19th century. --Accents and accentuation.
Social classes--Great Britain. --History. --19th century.
English language--19th century. --Variation.
English language--Great Britain. --Standardization. --History.
English language--Spoken English. --Great Britain. --History.
English language--Social aspects. --Great Britain. --History.
Speech and social status--Great Britain. --History.
English language--Accents and accentuation.
Social classes--Great Britain. --History.
English language--Variation.
Great Britain--Social life and customs. --19th century.
Great Britain--Social life and customs.

Local noteLittle-314868--305131023663X
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 94022024
ISBN0198239483 (cloth : acid-free paper) :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PE1074.7 .M84 1995 ✔ Available Place Hold