An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

In this best-selling introductory textbook, 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 explain...

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Main Authors: Holmes, Janet 1947- (Author), Wilson, Nick (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon Routledge 2017
Edition:Fifth Edition
Series:Learning about language
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Summary:In this best-selling introductory textbook, 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.
Item Description:Silibus PUU-APB (LG241)_Mesy.8
Physical Description:xxi, 538 pages illustrations, maps 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781138845015
9781138845008