Peter Trudgill 
Dialects [PDF ebook] 

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This second edition of
Dialects:
*has been revised throughout
*introduces the many dialects of English spoken in the United Kingdom
*reveals the key issues that dialectology engages with
*uses both the international phonetic alphabet and simple representations of sounds to explain pronunciations
*involves readers in collecting data
*contains numerous illustrative maps
*is written in a lively and engaging style, with information on »posh and less posh» dialects and spotting your dialect area.