01937    a2200277   450000500170000000800420001702000220005903700360008104000070011704100080012407200150013207200150014707200130016207200130017507200210018807200210020907200180023010000220024824500370027025000060030726000320031330000100034552012610035570000260161699900170164220250526161929.0250430042022GB        162           eng    a9780367421106qBC  bTaylor & FranciscGBP 37.99fBB  a01  aeng7 aCFB2thema7 aCBX2thema7 aCFB2bic7 aCBX2bic7 aLAN0090502bisac7 aLAN0090002bisac7 a306.442bisac1 aJanet Holmes962610aIntroduction to Sociolinguistics  a6  aOxfordbRoutledgec20220228  a710 p  bSociolinguistics 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.1 aNick Wilson4A019627  c10407d10407