Language and Society

Name: Language and Society
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9780521450461
Price: 15100 KES
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ISBN: 9780521450461

2 Revised edition

by William Downes

Book Details

Format Hardback

Book Series Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics

ISBN-10 0521450462

ISBN-13 9780521450461

Edition 2 Revised edition

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Imprint Cambridge University Press

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Sep 24th, 1998

Print length 514 Pages

Weight 670 grams

Dimensions 21.00 x 13.60 x 3.90 cms

Product Classification: Sociolinguistics

KSh 15,100.00

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In this clear and reliable introduction to the field of sociolinguistics, Downes discusses the relationships between language variation and large-scale social factors. This thoroughly revised edition includes an analysis of language standardisation, language conflict and planning.

This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Downes' textbook is an accessible introduction to the social aspects of language and their various explanations. Topics covered include domains of language use, language change, code-switching, speech as social action, and the nature of meaning and understanding. This second edition includes an analysis of language standardisation, language conflict and planning.

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