A Glossary of Sociolinguistics Paperback / softback
by Peter Trudgill
Part of the Glossaries in Linguistics series
Paperback / softback
Description
This pocket-sized alphabetic guide introduces popular terms used in the study of language and society.
A central topic within modern linguistics, sociolinguistics deals with human communication and the use of language in its social context.
Clearly written by a leading authority in the field, this glossary provides full coverage of both traditional and contemporary terminology, including the relatively new areas within sociolinguistics of sign language, gay language and cross-cultural communication.
Key features: * An ideal companion to courses in sociolinguistics, language variation and change, dialectology, English language and language and gender * Contains illustrations, dialect maps and a bibliography * Provides linguistic examples of the terms defined * Supplies numerous cross-references to related terms.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:160 pages, 10ill.
- Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
- Publication Date:06/02/2003
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- ISBN:9780748616237
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:160 pages, 10ill.
- Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
- Publication Date:06/02/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9780748616237
