This comprehensive dictionary of the field of sociolinguistics,
should be a valuable reference for students and teachers of
sociolinguistics, others concerned with the socially-oriented study
of language and those with a professional interest in language.
Entries are concise, the style is reader-friendly and numerous
cross-references enable readers to follow up links to related terms
and concepts. are faced with a proliferation of theories, concepts
and terminology. This is sometimes a minefield, with similar terms
used rather differently within different academic traditions. The
dictionary provides a broad coverage of sociolinguistics, including
macro- and micro-sociolinguistics and a range of approaches within
variationist, interactional, critical and applied traditions. In
explaining sociolinguistic terminology, the dictionary is able to
map out the traditions and approaches that comprise
sociolinguistics and should thus help readers find their way around
this fascinating but complex subject. sociolinguistics. They also
draw on their experience of working in different geographical
areas, including the USA, UK and Europe, Australia, southern Africa
and the Indian subcontinent.
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