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An Introduction to Sociolinguistics Ronald Wardhaugh and Janet M. Fuller is an English-language textbook that provides an extensive introduction to sociolinguistics. This eighth edition is intended for professionals and students who are interested in language in social contexts.
The eighth edition of this bestseller provides an up-to-date overview of sociolinguistic research and theories. It covers important topics such as language variation, research methods, multilingualism, and language, gender and sexuality. In addition, subjects such as language attitudes, ideologies, and the social meanings of language forms are discussed.
The book is organized into four parts and covers both traditional and modern aspects of sociolinguistics, including the role of context, regional and social language variation, and digital communication. It offers in-depth insights into social connections surrounding language use and is an indispensable reference work for anyone who wants to delve into an introduction to sociolinguistics.
Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics
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