Manchester Voices : Accents, Dialects and Identities - Rob Drummond

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Manchester Voices

Name: Manchester Voices
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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Accents, Dialects and Identities

By: Rob Drummond

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Hardcover | 27 August 2026

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Dive into the fascinating world of how people across Greater Manchester speak, and what their voices reveal about identity and belonging. This lively book follows a groundbreaking research project that explored local accents, dialects, and social meaning using perception maps, pronunciation analysis, archive recordings, and interviews conducted in a roving 'accent van'. Packed with real voices and it offers surprising insights into how language connects us to place, community, and culture. Each chapter highlights a different strand of the research, while reflecting on broader themes of identity, the social significance of everyday language, and the value of listening. Along the way, readers get a behind-the-scenes look at how large-scale sociolinguistic projects are designed, funded and executed -and why they matter. Celebrating the richness and diversity of local speech, this book is a joyful, thought-provoking tribute to the voices that shape our communities.

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