How language shapes and is shaped by identity is a key topic within
sociolinguistics. An individuals identity is constituted through a
variety of different factors, including the social, cultural and
ethnic contexts, and issues such as bi- or multilingualism. In this
introduction to Language, Culture and Identity Philip Riley looks
at these issues against the theoretical background of the sociology
of knowledge, and ethnolinguistics. He asks; how do we learn who we
are, and what are the mechanisms that teach us this? Through an
analysis of the importance of culture and interpersonal
communication, Riley shows how social identities are negotiated.
The second half of the book looks at issues of ethnicity and
bilingualism, and the importance of a series of oppositions to
others. The idea of the foreigner is central to this account, yet
traditional views of the role of being socially other largely
neglect the role of language. Riley bridges this gap by examining
specific and problematic aspects of multilingual identities. The
book concludes by looking at some of the ways in which identities
are being reconfigured, with particular reference to the notions of
ethos and the communicative virtues. This engaging analysis of
language and social identity will be essential reading for students
of sociolinguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
General
| Imprint: |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Advances in Sociolinguistics |
| Release date: |
June 2007 |
| First published: |
August 2007 |
| Authors: |
Philip Riley
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| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
274 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8264-8629-5 |
| Languages: |
English
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| Subtitles: |
English
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| Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
Sociolinguistics
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-8264-8629-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780826486295 |
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