Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Society

ISBN-13: 9780140289213 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 240 str.

Peter Trudgill

Opis

The way we talk is deeply influenced by our class, sex and ethnic background. It can also have a profound effect on how we are perceived by others. In this fully updated new edition of a classic text, Peter Trudgill explores the evidence - and the huge implications for social and educational policy.

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List of Figures, Maps and Tables
Acknowledgments
Phonetic Symbols
1. Sociolinguistics—Language and Society
2. Language and Social Class
3. Language and Ethnic Group
4. Language and Sex
5. Language and Context
6. Language and Social Interaction
7. Language and Nation
8. Language and Geography
9. Language and Humanity
Annotated Bibliography and Further Reading
Index