Social Class in Applied Linguistics

by David Block

Book Overview

In this ground breaking new book David Block proposes a new working definition of social class in applied linguistics.

Traditionally, research on language and identity has focused on aspects such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion and sexuality. Political economy, and social class, as an identity inscription, have been undervalued. This book argues that increasing socioeconomic inequality, which has come with the consolidation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415548179
• ISBN13: 9780415548175
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"