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Cookie akzeptieren- Springer International Publishing
- 2018
- Gebunden
- 288 Seiten
- ISBN 9783319767130
This book explores the Irish Traveller community through an ethnographic and folk linguistic lens. It sheds new light on Irish Traveller language, commonly referred to as Gammon or Cant, an integral part of the community¿s cultural heritage that has long been viewed as a form of secret code. The author addresses Travellers¿ metalinguistic and ideological reflections on their language use, providing deep insights into the culture and values of community members, and into their perceived social reality in wider society. In doing so, she demonstrates that its interrelationship with other cultural elements means that the language is in a constant flux, and by analysing speakers¿ experiences
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