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The Changing Values Of English Speech (1909)

The Changing Values Of English Speech (1909)

Bell, Ralcy Husted

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ISBN10: 1164028421
ISBN13: 9781164028420
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Changing Values of English Speech is a book written by Ralcy Husted Bell and originally published in 1909. The book explores the evolution of the English language and how it has changed over time, specifically in terms of pronunciation and the values that are associated with different accents and dialects. Bell examines the impact of social class, geography, and other factors on the way that English is spoken, and argues that language is closely tied to cultural identity and social status. The book includes detailed analyses of various English accents and dialects, as well as discussions of the historical and cultural contexts in which they developed. Overall, The Changing Values of English Speech offers a fascinating look at the complex relationship between language and society, and provides valuable insights into the ways in which English has evolved over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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