The Handbook of Sociolinguistics
- List Price: $94.95
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Publish date: 09/01/1998
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This Handbook provides an up-to-date overview of sociolinguistics in 28 newly-commissioned chapters by eminent contributors. This invaluable reference identifies the most important issues of sociolinguistics, makes primary sources more accessible, and provides orientation for future research.
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Reflecting the main division within the discipline, the 2 key sections deal with the social dimensions of language and the linguistic dimensions of society. The introduction examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociolinguistics. The final section introduces 4 important areas for the application of sociolinguistics in recent years: education, bilingual education, law, and language planning. The Handbook is equipped with a bibliography so comprehensive it can be used as a research tool in its own right.
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