01937 a2200277 4500 20250526161929.0 250430042022GB 162 eng 9780367421106 BC Taylor & Francis GBP 37.99 BB 01 eng CFB thema CBX thema CFB bic CBX bic LAN009050 bisac LAN009000 bisac 306.44 bisac Janet Holmes 626 Introduction to Sociolinguistics 6 Oxford Routledge 20220228 710 p Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three parts, this book explains basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches, as well as introducing more recent research. This sixth edition has been revised and updated throughout, using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including: • New material on gender, social media and online use of language, codeswitching, and language policy • An updated companion website that is fully cross- referenced within this book and features video and audio materials and links to useful websites • Revised examples and exercises that include new material from Asia and South America • Fully updated further reading and references sections An Introduction to Sociolinguistics is an essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of English language studies, linguistics, and applied linguistics. Nick Wilson A01 627 10407 10407