Sociolinguistics in England

Sociolinguistics in England
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 410
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ISBN-10 : 9781137562883
ISBN-13 : 1137562889
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Book Synopsis Sociolinguistics in England by : Natalie Braber

Download or read book Sociolinguistics in England written by Natalie Braber and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an overview of sociolinguistic research in England. Showcasing developments in sociolinguistic theory, method and application, the chapters examine sociolinguistic topics on different linguistic levels and in different geographical areas across the country. Allowing the reader to engage with contemporary research in the field, each chapter is unique in the topic or geographical area explored. Topics include historical sociolinguistics, British Sign Language, lexical variation, life-span change, and variation and innovation in urban and peripheral areas; while the regions covered range from Cornwall to West Cumbria. Edited and authored by a range of international scholars, this is sure to be a key research resource for students and scholars interested in language use in England.


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