{"product_id":"9781009518659","title":"Manchester Voices : Accents, Dialects and Identities","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive 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, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55731953336696,"sku":"9781009518659","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/1368\/0730\/files\/9781009518659.jpg?v=1794264224","url":"https:\/\/ryebooks.co.uk\/products\/9781009518659","provider":"Rye Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}