Providing a comprehensive overview of sociolinguistic methods and areas of investigation, this engaging and practical text covers every issue of major concern in the field. Made up of a series of short essays written by renowned international experts and presented in thematic groups, key topics discussed include:
- language, sex and gender
- multilingualism
- language and ideology
- language and education
- language and ethnicity
- pidgins and creoles.
With a substantial A-Z glossary of key terms and concepts, directions for further study, and detailed cross-referencing with links to the glossary, The "Routledge Companion to Sociolinguistics" is both an essential broad-based introduction for those new to the field, and a highly useful reference for established researchers in the area.

• ISBN: 0415338506
• ISBN-13: 9780415338509
• Editors : Carmen Llamas and Louise Mullany and Peter Stockwell
• Language : English
• Format:  Paperback
• Publication Date: 10/1/2006
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge
• Price ($AUD): $52.95


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