A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics

By Andrea Deumert, Rajend Mesthrie, Joan Swann, et al.

Book Overview

Accommodates a broad interpretation of sociolinguistics, including macro- and micro-sociolinguistics and a range of approaches within variationist, interactional, critical, and applied traditions

The burgeoning field of sociolinguistics (the socially oriented study of language) is characterized by increasing heterogeneity and a proliferation of theories, concepts, and new terminology. This dictionary is designed to help a user navigate a way through the complex discipline. The entries are organized alphabetically and are explained with a minimum of academic jargon. The dictionary accommodates a broad interpretation of sociolinguistics, including macro- and micro-sociolinguistics and a range of approaches within variationist, interactional, critical, and applied traditions. The authors draw from professional experience in all areas of sociolinguistics and a variety of geographical areas, including the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, Australia, southern Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Topics covered are relevant to a number of academic disciplines, such as anthropology, psychology, communications, sociology, education, and linguistics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817350977
• ISBN13: 9780817350970
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"