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Hillary Taylor investigates the relationship between language, power, and socio-economic inequality in England, c. 1550-1750. Drawing on a large array of sources, Taylor considers the limits that class power placed on popular expression and reopens subordination as an object of historical inquiry.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, Hillary (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Sociolinguistics > England > History > 16th century.
Sociolinguistics > England > History > 17th century.
Sociolinguistics > England > History > 18th century.
Power (Social sciences) > England > History.
Social classes > England > History.
Classes sociales > Angleterre > Histoire.
Sociolinguistique > Angleterre > Histoire > 16e siècle.
Sociolinguistique > Angleterre > Histoire > 17e siècle.
Sociolinguistique > Angleterre > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Great Britain.
Europe.
HISTORY.
Social History.
Sociolinguistics.
Linguistics.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES.
Power (Social sciences) > History.
Social classes > History.
Sociolinguistics > History.
England
Society & culture: general.
Language.
1500-1599
1500-1700
1600-1699
1700-1799
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Hillary Taylor investigates the relationship between language, power, and socio-economic inequality in England, c. 1550-1750. Drawing on a large array of sources, Taylor considers the limits that class power placed on popular expression and reopens subordination as an object of historical inquiry.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780198917694
0198917694
9780198917670
0198917678