{"product_id":"manchester-voices","title":"Manchester Voices","description":"\u003ctable cellspacing=\"1\" id=\"jacket_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd id=\"catalog\" rowspan=\"2}\"\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56980694073730,"sku":"9781009518635","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/2031\/7597\/files\/9781009518659i.jpg?v=1792056161","url":"https:\/\/www.cambridgebookshop.co.uk\/products\/manchester-voices","provider":"Cambridge University Press Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}