An Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Author: Janet Holmes
ISBN: 9781408276747
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ISBN: 9781408276747
Availability: In Stock
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Ex Tax: S.R 126.00
Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes examines the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Written with Holmes' customary enthusiasm, the book is divided into three sections which explain basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches as well as introducing more recent research