Linguistic Variation and Change:

The study of variation and change is at the heart of the sociolinguistics. Providing a wide survey of the field, this textbook is organised around three constraints on variation: linguistic structure, social structure and identity, and social and linguistic perception. By considering both structure...

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Main Author: Kiesling, Scott F. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press [2022]
Series:Edinburgh Sociolinguistics : EDSO
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Summary:The study of variation and change is at the heart of the sociolinguistics. Providing a wide survey of the field, this textbook is organised around three constraints on variation: linguistic structure, social structure and identity, and social and linguistic perception. By considering both structure and meaning, Scott F. Kiesling examines the most important issues surrounding variation theory, including canonical studies and terms as well as challenges to them. Research in non-English and non-European contexts is also addressed.A range of different topics within sociolinguistics is covered including:The linguistic variable and its statusSociolinguistic methodsThe description of variable patternsLinguistic and social structureSocial meaning and perception.With over 50 figures and a practical section on methodology, this textbook is an ideal solution for undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociolinguistics seeking a comprehensive study of variation and change
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 06. Mrz 2022)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (208 pages) 55 B/W illustrations 55 black and white figures, mainly charts and graphs
ISBN:9780748637638
DOI:10.1515/9780748637638

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