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Introduction to Sociolinguistics Society and Identity

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ISBN-10: 1441100288

ISBN-13: 9781441100283

Edition: 2011

Authors: Sharon K. Deckert, Caroline H. Vickers

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This is a definitive introductory text to modern sociolinguistics that looks at the study of language and society through the concept of identity. It uses these sociolinguistic constructs of identity to tie together current concepts and methods in the field, offering a full overview of the discipline, both past and present. Deckert and Vickers adopt an interdisciplinary approach, introducing work from a variety of fields that examine sociolinguistic data, from linguistics to anthropology, sociology, psychology and education. The book moves from looking at language varieties and globalization to a close examination of language in social interaction, covering the concepts of ideology and…    
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Book details

List price: $62.90
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 5/19/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.54" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Sharon K. Deckert is Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA