Overview

Why does human language vary from one person, or one group, to another? In what ways does it vary? How do linguists go about studying variation in, say, the sound system or the sentence structure of a particular language? Why is the study of language variation important outside the academic world, in say education, the law, employment or housing? This book provides an overview of these questions, bringing together a team of experts to survey key areas within the study of language variation and language change. Covering both the range of methods used to research variation in language, and the applications of such research to a variety of social contexts, it is essential reading for advanced students and researchers in sociolinguistics, communication, linguistic anthropology and applied linguistics.

ISBN-13

9780521871273

ISBN-10

0521871271

Weight

2.09 Pounds

Dimensions

7.00 x 0.94 x 10.00 In

List Price

$114.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

422 pages

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published On

2007-10-18



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