LINGUIST List 15.1776

Thu Jun 10 2004

Books: Sociolinguistics: Swann et al

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  • Charlotte.Maxwell, A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics: Swann, Deumert, Lillis, Mesthrie

    Message 1: A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics: Swann, Deumert, Lillis, Mesthrie

     Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 06:48:21 -0400 (EDT)
    From: Charlotte.Maxwell <Charlotte.Maxwelleup.ed.ac.uk>
    Subject: A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics: Swann, Deumert, Lillis, Mesthrie




    Title: A Dictionary of Sociolinguistics

    Publication Year: 2004 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press http://www.eup.ed.ac.uk/

    Book URL: http:///www.eup.ed.ac.uk/cgi/odbic.exe?input=NewWeb/Books/Swann2507.htm

    Author: Joan Swann, Open University Author: Ana Deumert, Monash University Author: Theresa Lillis, Open University Author: Rajend Mesthrie, University of Cape Town

    Paperback: ISBN: 0748616918, Pages: 384, Price: U.K. �16.99

    Abstract:

    The first comprehensive dictionary of the field of sociolinguistics, this is a valuable reference book for students and teachers of sociolinguistics, others concerned with the socially-oriented study of language and those with a professional interest in language. Entries are concise, the style is reader-friendly and numerous cross-references enable readers to follow up links to related terms and concepts.

    Sociolinguistics is characterised by increasing heterogeneity, and students are faced with a proliferation of theories, concepts and terminology. This is sometimes a minefield, with similar terms used rather differently within different academic traditions. The dictionary provides a broad coverage of sociolinguistics, including macro- and micro-sociolinguistics and a range of approaches within variationist, interactional, critical and applied traditions. In explaining sociolinguistic terminology, the dictionary is able to map out the traditions and approaches that comprise sociolinguistics and will thus help readers find their way around this fascinating but complex subject.

    The authors have taught and researched widely across different areas of sociolinguistics. They also draw on their experience of working in different geographical areas, including the USA, UK and Europe, Australia, southern Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

    Features:

    *Covers topics relevant to a broad range of disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, sociology and education as well as linguistics *Organised alphabetically with terms explained in a non-technical way *Includes an extensive bibliography

    Customers in North America please contact The University of Alabama Press.

    Lingfield(s): Sociolinguistics Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)

    See this book announcement on our website: http://linguistlist.org/get-book.html?BookID=10535.







































































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