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Grammatical patterns in the linguistic ecology of Griffin, Georgia

Authors :
McNair Elizabeth DuPree
Source :
American Speech. Nov 15, 2005, p75, 26 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Qualitative findings of local grammatical variables are displayed and patterns of change over apparent time from a sample that is one hundred years deep is described and these patterns to trends found in other researchers' work is compared. Factors that influence patterns of change and stability include salience, settlement history, grammaticalization and social variables.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00031283
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Speech
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.145035704