Lexical Variation of an East Midlands Mining Community

Natalie Braber

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Edinburgh University Press
22 February 2024

Sociolinguistics; Historical & comparative linguistics

Coal mining, a prominent industry once situated at the heart of communities across the East Midlands, has now completely ceased in the UK. Although there is some attempt to keep hold of the artefacts which tell us about mining, mining language remains neglected. Natalie Braber's research has shown there is a variety of 'pit talk' which is distinctive to the East Midlands. Lexical Variation of an East Midlands Mining Community explains the distinct language used by miners in their day-to-day lives. This book will appeal to academics interested in language variation and change, language and identity, community heritage, fragmented communities and post-industrial societies.

By: Natalie Braber
Imprint: Edinburgh University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781474455558
ISBN 10: 1474455557
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 22 February 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Natalie Braber is Professor of Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University

Reviews for Lexical Variation of an East Midlands Mining Community

"""This timely and fascinating volume explores the rich linguistic heritage of mining communities in the East Midlands. Based on original research with former miners and richly illustrated, it provides a compelling case for the inclusion of language in heritage projects and is an exemplary case study in public engagement."" -Prof. Joan C. Beal, University of Sheffield"