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The Handbook of Sociolinguistics

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The Handbook of Sociolinguistics offers an up-to-date overview of this dynamic field with 28 newly commissioned chapters written by distinguished experts. It covers a broad range of sociolinguistic topics, providing fresh insights and a comprehensive understanding of language in social contexts.
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Ideal for scholars, students, and professionals interested in sociolinguistics and language studies.

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This work of reference identifies issues of sociolinguistics, makes primary sources more accessible, and provides orientation for future research.

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In 28 newly-commissioned chapters, distinguished contributors provide an up-to-date overview of sociolinguistics.

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The Handbook of Sociolinguistics offers a comprehensive guide to the study of the relationship between language and society at the beginning of the 21st century. It encompasses the key ideas, theories, and methodologies from the field, featuring contributions from renowned experts, ensuring clarity and depth in the subject matter.

Series: Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics

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Experts praise the anthology for its excellent editing and printing, highlighting its comprehensive coverage of sociolinguistics subdisciplines. Contributors provide fresh perspectives and well-referenced review articles, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631211938

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 August 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Florian Coulmas
  • Edited by Florian Coulmas

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 943g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Florian Coulmas is Professor of Sociolinguistics at Chuo University, Tokyo. He was previously Professor of General Linguistics at Dusseldorf University and Research Fellow of the National Language Institute, Tokyo. He has been visiting Professor at Georgetown University and Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Study, Berlin. His principle fields of interest are the study of writing and sociolinguistics.

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