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A renewed emphasis on place theory in sociolinguistic research and sample studies of English in New Orleans and Appalachia - Katie Carmichael and Paul E. Reed, Language and Place Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025. Pp. 108. Open access https: //doi. org/10. 1017/9781009380874; Paperback 25, ISBN: 978-1-009-38086-7

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Examination of place theory and linguistic variation in English across New Orleans and Appalachia, suggesting insights for sociolinguistic studies.

Key Points

  • This work aims to reinvigorate place theory in sociolinguistics by exploring linguistic variances in specific regions.
  • Analyzed dialect variations in English in New Orleans and Appalachia.
  • Sample studies highlight sociolinguistic dynamics in these locales.
  • Emphasized theoretical implications of place in language use.
  • Found significant linguistic variation linked to geographical and cultural contexts.
  • Demonstrated that place heavily influences language patterns and dialects.
  • Highlighted how sociolinguistic practices are shaped by local identities.

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David Johnson (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4deabbd2ea289ef6284423https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266078426101394
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