An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

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Routledge, 2013 M10 31 - 512 páginas

Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes examines 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. Written with Holmes' customary enthusiasm, the book is divided into three sections which explain basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches as well as introducing more recent research.

This fourth edition has been revised and updated throughout using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including:

- New sections on:

  • koines and koineisation
  • linguistic landscapes
  • New Englishes
  • Stylisation
  • language and sexuality
  • societal approaches to attitude research
  • forensic linguistics

- A new selection of informative examples, exercises and maps

-Fully updated further reading and references sections

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics is an essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of applied linguistics. It is also an accessible guide for those who are simply interested in language and the many and varied uses we put it to.

 

Contenido

1 What do sociolinguists study?
1
Section I Multilingual Speech Communities
17
Focus on Users
129
Focus on Uses
237
References
454
phonetic symbols
475
Glossary
477
Index
479
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Términos y frases comunes

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Acerca del autor (2013)

Janet Holmes is Professor of Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington. She teaches sociolinguistics courses from first year to postgraduate level Her books include Gendered Talk at Work andthe Blackwell Handbook of Language and Gender (co-edited with Miriam Meyerhoff). Most recently she has published Leadership, Discourse and Ethnicity (co-authored with Meredith Marra and Bernadette Vine) reflecting her most recent research interests which focus on leadership discourse and the relevance of gender and ethnicity in the workplace.

Información bibliográfica

TítuloAn Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Learning about Language
AutorJanet Holmes
Edición4, revisada
EditorRoutledge, 2013
ISBN1317860721, 9781317860723
Largo512 páginas
  
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