A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2004
Authors:	Joan Swann
Dimensions:	233 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-7486-1691-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics
LSN:	0-7486-1691-8
Barcode:	9780748616916

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