The Dialects of Irish: Study of a Changing Landscape

by Raymond Hickey

The book offers a comprehensive overview of forms of modern Irish within a general linguistic framework. Starting with information on the sociolinguistics of modern Irish and on the overall sound system of the language, it then proceeds with a tripartite division of the present-day language into northern, western and southern Irish. It gives specific information on the features of each dialect and considers many sub-divisions, using maps and tables...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110238047
• ISBN13: 9783110238044
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 519 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary