Sociolinguistic Variation : Theories, Methods, and Applications

Robert Bayley

ISBN 10: 0521691818 / ISBN 13: 9780521691819

Editore: Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Why does human language vary from one person, or one group, to another In what ways does it vary How do linguists go about studying variation in, say, the sound system or the sentence structure of a particular language Why is the study of language variation important outside the academic world, in say education, the law, employment or housing This book provides an overview of these questions, bringing together a team of experts to survey key areas within the study of language variation and language change. Covering both the range of methods used to research variation in language, and the applications of such research to a variety of social contexts, it is essential reading for advanced students and researchers in sociolinguistics, communication, linguistic anthropology and applied linguistics.

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Dati bibliografici

• Titolo: Sociolinguistic Variation : Theories, Methods, and Applications
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521691818
• ISBN 13: 9780521691819
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 244 L x 170 A x 23 P (millimetri) 244 millimetri di larghezza per 170 millimetri di altezza per 23 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 724 grammi

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Riassunto

An overview of the key areas within the study of language variation and language change.

Informazioni sugli autori

Robert Bayley is Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Davis.

Ceil Lucas is Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.