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The way we talk is deeply influenced by our class, sex and ethnic background. it can also have a profound effect on how we are perceived by others. in this fully updated new edition of a classic text, Peter Trudgill explores the evidence - and the huge implications for social... Read Full Overview

The way we talk is deeply influenced by our class, sex and ethnic background. It can also have a profound effect on how we are perceived by others. In this fully updated edition of a classic text, Peter Trudgill explores the evidence -- and the huge implications for social and... Read Full Overview

This is a revised edition of Peter Trudgill's introduction to that part of linguistics which is concerned with language as a social and cultural phenomenon. The text explores the close line between language and society, and the factors that influence the way we speak including:... Read Full Overview