The Routledge Handbook of Sociolinguistics Around the World

Synopsis

Drawing on examples from a wide range of languages and social settings, The Routledge Handbook of Sociolinguistics Around the World was originally the first single-volume collection surveying the current research trends in international sociolinguistics. This new edition has been comprehensively updated and significantly expanded, and now includes more than 50 chapters written by leading authorities and a brand-new substantial introduction by John Edwards. Coverage has been expanded regionally and there is a critical focus on Indigenous languages. This handbook remains a key tool to help widen the perspective on sociolinguistics to readers interested in the field. Divided into sections covering the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Africa, and Europe, the book provides readers with a solid, up-to-date appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of the field of sociolinguistics in each area. It clearly explains the patterns and systematicity that underlie language variation in use, along with the ways in which alternations between different language varieties mark personal style, social power, and national identity. The Routledge Handbook of Sociolinguistics Around the World is the ideal resource for all students in undergraduate sociolinguistics courses and for researchers involved in the study of language, society, and power.

Copyright:

2023

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781000901962

Related ISBNs:

9781003198345, 9781032056135, 9781032056128

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

01/05/24

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Martin J. Ball, Rajend Mesthrie and Chiara Meluzzi

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Language Arts, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Martin J. Ball

Edited by:

Rajend Mesthrie

Edited by:

Chiara Meluzzi