Language in Its Social Context: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

by James A. Walker

This textbook provides an accessible overview of the field of sociolinguistics. Blending qualitative and quantitative approaches and including examples drawn from different contexts and societies all over the world, the author introduces progressively complicated topics to help students build their confidence and understanding gradually as they work through the book. The chapters cover all the core topics on an introductory sociolinguistics course,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031425219
• ISBN13: 9783031425219
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 377 Pages