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Unlocking Scots - The Secret Life of the Scots Language
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The Scots language is Scotland's hidden treasure—spoken, living, and essential to our national identity.
Dr Clive Young explores the secret life of Scots, from ancient roots to Twitter battles, and maps a path to its future.
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About the Ebook
Dr Clive Young embarks on a quest to understand the secret life of the Scots language—a tongue that connects us to community, history, and identity. Tracing Scots from ancient roots through centuries of official neglect and linguistic loyalty, Young sketches a practical vision for keeping Scotland's unique language vibrant for future generations.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A revelatory exploration of the Scots language—its history, vitality, and future.
- Dr Clive Young debunks myths and reveals the linguistic loyalty that sustains Scots.
- Essential reading for anyone interested in language, culture, and Scottish identity.
- Scholarly yet deeply accessible—bridging academia and general readership.
- Offers practical ways readers can help keep Scots alive and thriving.
- A hopeful, inspiring vision of linguistic resilience in the face of globalisation.
About the Author
DR CLIVE YOUNG is an Edinburgh-born educational consultant now living in London. He is now the Head of Programme Development at University College London and taught as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University for a decade. He created one of the first websites dedicated to the Scots language in 1996, coining the word ‘wabsteid’ on the way. While studying language and linguistics at the Open University he began to work on what is now scotslanguage.info, a searchable archive of Scots news from press and social media.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 14/06/2023
Print Length: 348 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781804251065
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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