The New Sociolinguistics Reader
The New Sociolinguistics Reader
Summary
Fully updated and expanded for the second edition, this core textbook provides rigorous coverage of the key themes and debates at the cutting edge of sociolinguistics research and brings together many of the most influential scholars in the field.
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The New Sociolinguistics Reader by Nikolas Coupland
Fully updated and expanded for the second edition, this core textbook provides rigorous coverage of the key themes and debates at the cutting edge of sociolinguistics research and brings together many of the most influential scholars in the field. Comprising 6 distinctive parts and almost 50 individual chapters, it introduces students to a wealth of issues in sociolinguistics, including refashioning linguistic identities, code-switching, language rights and the social functions of small talk. Chapters are richly illustrated with examples and informed by the latest scholarly debates. This is an essential companion for all undergraduates and postgraduates involved in the study of sociolinguistics. It will be an ideal resource for lecturers teaching modules on topics such as language variation, language and gender, language attitudes and multilingualism. New to this Edition: - Includes 25 new readings - Features a new section on language, gender and sexualityNIKOLAS COUPLAND is Research Director of the Centre for Language and Communication Research at Cardiff University, and an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. His current research is on style and performance in spoken discourse, the sociolinguistics of Wales and sociolinguistic theory.
ADAM JAWORSKI is Professor at the Centre for Language and Communication Research at Cardiff University. Adam's interests include face-to-face interaction in the age of globalisation, the sociolinguistics of tourism, media discourse, and visual and nonverbal communication.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781403944153 |
| ISBN 10 | 1403944156 |
| Title | The New Sociolinguistics Reader |
| Author | Nikolas Coupland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2009-02-25 |
| Number of pages | 520 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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