An Introduction to Sociolinguistics
In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three sections, this book explains basic s...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Routledge
2017
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| Edition: | Print book : English : Fifth edition |
| Series: | Learning about language.
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Add Tag | Summary: | In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three sections, this book explains basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches as well as introducing more recent research. |
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| Physical Description: | xxi, 538 pages illustrations 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9781138845008 |
An Introduction to Sociolinguistics