The Routledge handbook of sociolinguistics around the world

• Type: Book
• Date: 2023

Authors

Ball, Martin John (Editor) Other; Mesthrie, Rajend (Editor) Other; Meluzzi, Chiara (Editor) Other

Publisher

Routledge e Taylor & Francis

Abingdon

Other information

DOI: 10.4324/9781003198345

Abstract (EN): Drawing on examples from a wide range of languages and social settings, The Routledge Handbook of Sociolinguistics Around the World is the first single-volume collection surveying current and recent research trends in international sociolinguistics. With over thirty chapters written by leading authorities in the region concerned, all continents and their respective regions are covered. This book is an important tool to help widen the perspective on sociolinguistics to readers of English. Divided into sections covering: The Americas, Asia, Australasia, Africa and the Middle East, and Europe, the book provides readers with a solid, up-to-date appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of the field of sociolinguistics in each area. It clearly explains the patterns and systematicity that underlie language variation in use, as well as the ways in which alternations between different language varieties mark personal style, social power and national identity.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 708

ISBN: 978-1-032-05612-8 (hbk); 978-1-032-05613-5 (pbk)

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-003-19834-5