Perspectives on Northern Englishes

Northern English Has Been The Object Of Much Attention Linguistically Over The Last Thirty Years But Scholars Have Had A Tendency To Focus On The Phonology Of The Dialects And Varieties Encountered. The Purpose Of The Present Volume Is To Complement And Enrich The Existing Studies By Providing Readers With A Kaleidoscopic Perspective, Allowing For A Holistic Interpretation And Understanding Of Northern English. It Includes Studies Not Only On Phonology But Also On Semantics, Syntax And Sociolinguistics From A Synchronic And Diachronic Point Of View, With A Special Emphasis On The Process Of Enregisterment. The Varieties Covered Include Scottish Standard English, Shetland And Northern Ireland As Well As Varieties From The North Of England.