Introducing Sociolinguistics Miriam Meyerhoff is an English-language study book that offers insight into the field of sociolinguistics. This third edition is intended for students in higher education and addresses topical issues in linguistics.
The book provides an overview of fundamental themes in the field and combines classic and new data from diverse languages and social contexts. It discusses language variation, the social meaning of different language forms, and current research areas such as sexuality, polylanguaging, and lifelong language use.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and includes:
- Updated chapters with recent research
- Extensive examples from, among others, sign languages and Asia-Pacific sociolinguistics
- Exercises and connections to linguistic and social theories
- Explanations that support the reading process
With an extensive glossary and suggestions for further reading, this book functions as a practical reference work and study tool within sociolinguistics.