Language in Society An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

Name: Language in Society An Introduction to Sociolinguistics
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ISBN: 9780198731924

ISBN-10: 0198731922

ISBN-13: 9780198731924

Edition: 2nd 2000 (Revised)

Authors: Suzanne Romaine

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Why have 1500 separate languages developed in the Pacific region? Why do Danes understand Norwegians better than Norwegians understand Danish? Is Ebonics a language or a dialect? Linguistics tends to ignore the relationship between languages and the societies in which they are spoken, while sociology generally overlooks the role of language in the constitution of society. In this book Suzanne Romaine provides a clear, lively, and accessible introduction to the field of sociolinguistics and emphasizes the constant interaction between society and language, discussing both traditional and recent issues including: language and social class, language and gender, language and education, and…

Book details

List price: $42.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/25/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Language in Society/Society in Language


Language Choice


Sociolinguistic Patterns


Language and Gender


Language Change in Social Prespective


Pidgin and Creole Languages


Linguistic Problems as Societal Problems


Conclusions


References


Index