Language in Society: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics - Brossura

Romaine, Suzanne

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ISBN 10: 0198751346 ISBN 13: 9780198751342

Casa editrice: Oxford Univ Pr, 1994

Riassunto

Why have 1,500 separate languages developed in Melanesia? Why is a Cornish accent rated higher than Cockney speech but lower than Oxford English? Linguistics tends to ignore the relationship between languages and the societies in which they are spoken, while sociology generally overlooks the role of language in the constitution of society. Suzanne Romaine provides a clear, lively, and accessible introduction to the field of sociolinguistics, emphasizing the constant interaction between society and language. In her examples she draws on studies of cultures all over the world, including her own extensive fieldwork in Papua New Guinea.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Professor Suzanne Romaine is Merton Professor of English Language at the University of Oxford and author of a number of books.

Product Description:

Book by Romaine Suzanne

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Oxford Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0198751346
• ISBN 13: 9780198751342
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 250