An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

6th edition

By: Janet Holmes, Nick Wilson

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Paperback | 28 February 2022 | Edition Number 6

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Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three sections, this book explains basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches as well as introducing more recent research.

This sixth edition has been revised and updated throughout using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including:

New material on gender; social media and online use of language; code-switching; and language policy
An updated Companion Website that is fully cross-referenced within this book and featuring video and audio materials and links to useful websites.
Revised examples and exercises that will include new material from Asia and South America
Fully updated further reading and references sections.

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics is an essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of English language studies, linguistics and applied linguistics.

Industry Reviews

"This excellent and accessible textbook is tried and tested. I have used it for undergraduate courses in Europe and Asia for more than 20 years with great success. The 6th edition discusses even more languages and countries, and each chapter includes a methodology section which will help students engage in sociolinguistic research."

Hans Ladegaard, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

"For those (students or laypersons) fascinated in the role, functions, forms, and uses of language - and policies relating to them - in our (and others') social worlds, then this is the introduction for you. It is uniquely reader-friendly with global examples of a myriad of concepts central to sociolinguistics, aligned with intriguing exercises (and their answers) that ensure complete understanding and mastery."

Howie Giles, University of California, USA, and University of Queensland, Australia

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