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An Introduction to Sociolinguistics Paperback – 1 February 2017

by Janet Holmes (Author)
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In this best-selling introductory textbook, 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 fifth edition has been revised and updated throughout using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including:

    • a new chapter on identity that reflects the latest research;

    • a brand new companion website which is fully cross-referenced within this book, and which includes and video and audio materials, interactive activities and links to useful websites;

    • updated and revised examples and exercises which include new material from Tanzania, Wales, Paraguay and Timor-Leste;

    • fully updated further reading and references sections.

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

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    4. Publisher
      Routledge
    5. Publication date
      1 February 2017
    6. Language
      English
    7. Dimensions
      18.9 x 3.23 x 24.6 cm
    8. Print length
      560 pages
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    "The 5th edition of this touchstone book covers the entire gamut of sociolinguistics with enticing illustrations and practical exercises. The world-wide breadth of coverage is matched by approachable language for uninitiated students. The book’s new online component provides multimedia examples and interactive exercises that every teacher can use to more fully engage students."
    Kirk Hazen, West Virginia University, USA

    "This truly user-friendly text has stood the test of time. It takes variation as the point of departure, with dual foci on the language user and language use. The revised edition contains up-to-date research from an international perspective. The new interactive companion website will further enhance its usability and global appeal."
    Li Wei, Institute of Education, University College London, UK

    "My students and I thoroughly enjoyed this textbook. We liked the engaging examples, the well-designed exercises with suggested answers, and the extensive glossary. Now this 5th edition offers even more innovations through its online companion! This is an ideal textbook on sociolinguistics."
    Phoebe Lin, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

    "An Introduction to Sociolinguistics has been among the most approachable and yet insightful of all the textbooks on this subject since its first edition in 1992. It is engaging while never shying away from theory - a considerable achievement. The individual speaker is kept in focus, showing with great clarity how important Sociolinguistics is for our understanding of the human experience. This fifth edition maintains the virtues of its predecessors, while ensuring that the reader is bang up to date."
    Paul Kerswill, University of York, UK

    About the Author

    Janet Holmes is Emeritus Professor in Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

    Nick Wilson is Lecturer in Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia.

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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 5th edition (1 February 2017)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138845019
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138845015
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.9 x 3.23 x 24.6 cm
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    Mariana
    5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 October 2018
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    THE NEW INTERACTIVE BITS AND THE VIDEOS MAKE IT EVEN MORE WONDERFUL THAN THE PREVIOUS EDITION.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2019
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    Essential reading for English Language degree
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    Elif Arslan
    5.0 out of 5 stars nice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2019
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    good
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    M.M.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Typical woke approach to Sociolinguistics
    Reviewed in the United States on 18 August 2022
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    I don't recommend this book for an introductory course in the U.S.A. The United States has one of the most ethnically diverse populations and is fertile ground for exploring the many aspects of sociolinguistics usually expounded in this linguistic branch of study and that social reality should be utilized to its full advantage in teaching sociolinguistics; find a book that does that. This book will not do that for you, although with extra work and thought you could supplement with your own lessons, but who has time for that? However, beyond that issue, the biased approach that views sociolinguistics from an overtly victim/oppressor social class difference paradigm is clearly present in this text, and that is very old hat. It's time to move beyond that paradigm, including Labov's class differences, and the whole class conflict approach. It's doesn't really tell the whole story of language, society, power, and success. Sure, there's some benefit to being aware of that approach, but communication today is a new beast given Internet access and the intentional dilution of some linguistic enclaves in favor of others. If one really wants to equip students with an understanding of the first two and with the actual benefits of the latter two, I'd suggest looking for a book that approaches sociolinguistics from a new paradigm. Well...good luck finding a textbook that does that, but do try!
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    Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2017
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    Good book just what daughter needed
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