Sociolinguistics and the narrative turn: researching language and society in contexts of change and transition

In proposing the use of an alternative method for generating knowledge in the field of sociolinguistics, this book presents a fresh point of view. To introduce his argument, the author gives a well-considered critique of some of the guiding principles of traditional sociolinguists. Then, conducting...

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Main Author: Tirvassen, Rada (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston Brill [2019]
Series:Brill's studies in language, cognition and culture volume 19
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Summary:In proposing the use of an alternative method for generating knowledge in the field of sociolinguistics, this book presents a fresh point of view. To introduce his argument, the author gives a well-considered critique of some of the guiding principles of traditional sociolinguists. Then, conducting a small-scale study involving seven participants, he shows how a qualitative narrative approach can renew the theorisation of the relationship between language and society.
Physical Description:XI, 209 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:9789004380943

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