ROBER, MCCOLL MILLAR
MCCOLL MILLAR SOCIOLINGUISTIC
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474448550
- author:
- ROBER, MCCOLL MILLAR
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Sociolinguistic History of Scotland by Robert McColl Millar explores how language has shaped Scotland's past. This book examines the histories of Scots and Gaelic, as well as their relationship with Standard English, tracing the decline of Pictish, British, and Norn languages. Four case studies illustrate the development of North East Scots, Scottish Standard English, Shetland Scots, and Glasgow Scots, while immigrant languages are also discussed throughout. By examining language use in Scotland since earliest times, Millar sheds light on the complex relationships between language, culture, and identity. This book provides a detailed look at Scotland's linguistic history, making it an interesting read for those interested in language, history, or cultural studies.
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