Sociolinguistics Books

Dive into the fascinating world of dialects with this academic work by A Vikar. Contributions to the History of the Durham Dialects provides a detailed analysis of the unique language spoken in the Durham region of England. With a focus on the...

The first book to highlight the most pressing sociology-of-language themes of our times. All of which have to do with the twin issues of power and identity. Important evidence and illustrations bearing upon these matters are provided and supplemented by...

Women, Men and Everyday Talk brings together a selection of some of the author's key papers on language and gender, and provides an overview of the development of language and gender studies over the last 30 years, with particular emphasis on...

Trust is foundational to people's lives in contemporary societies, a fact sharply highlighted by recent practices associated with the financial markets, international security, science and technology, marketing and public relations, and even more...

This edited book is the first collection of research-based papers on cultures of learning, a concept which has been developed by the editors over 20 years. It assembles research with a considerable international range with a team of experts (working in...

The founding father of 'social capital', Pierre Bourdieu, said that treating the church as an economic enterprise would lead to uproar, disbelief and the laughter of the bishops. Yet, in the last couple of decades, policymakers and social scientists have...

This book explores the Linguistic Landscapes of ten French and Italian Mediterranean coastal cities, analysing the ways in which the public space is managed by different individuals and groups for a range of purposes. Engaging with scholarship on border...

An unprecedented glimpse into the multidimensional learning processes that take place when novice professionals develop the necessary communication skills for effective task accomplishment. This analysis of authentic patient consultations by pharmacy...

Shamans attract controversy and fascination well beyond their numbers. Personal experiences with them are based here on extensive fieldwork in several areas of Siberia and the Far East, including Khanty, Sakha, Tuvan, and Buriat regions. Balzer outlines...

A first in multimodal/multisemiotic discourse studies, this collection of original articles by international scholars focuses primarily on texts from non-English speaking contexts. The illuminating insights enhance our understanding of how language and...

Speech Rate, Pause, and Sociolinguistic Variation examines the confluence of psycholinguistic factors and social factors in linguistic variation through corpus-based analyses of speech rate and silent pause in US English. In particular, based on a large...

Providing an innovative approach to the written displays of minority languages in public space this volume explores minority language situations through the lens of linguistic landscape research. Based on very tangible data it explores the "same old...

This collection focuses on Chinese learners with original data sets using innovative research methods. It investigates Chinese learners' learning and language skills, perceptions and particularly the processes of reciprocal intercultural adaptations in a...

An exciting new collection by world-leading researchers in L2 learning addressing: Why do conceptions of 'learning' vary so much in L2 learning research? Is there a conceptualisation of 'learning' to which members of different schools of SLA can...

By examining market-driven practices in a range of individual contexts this interdisciplinary collection offers an in-depth examination of the relationship between languages and market processes.

This volume deals with challenges to the maintenance of minority (or community) languages in this era of globalization and increasing transnational movements of people. The contributors, experts in language policy, language maintenance and...

""A Vocabulary of Criminal Slang: With Some Examples of Common Usages"" is a book written by Louis E. Jackson and originally published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to the slang and jargon used by criminals and the underworld in the early...

The teaching of English in the Expanding Circle, traditionally called EFL countries, has long been regarded as having no choice but to follow Inner Circle or Anglo-American norms, both in pedagogy and language models. This situation is in sharp contrast...

This book explores how non-native speakers, especially in postcolonial states, use English to communicate. Focusing on Pakistan, the monograph analyzes word categories, phrase and sentence structures used in the region and compares them to British...

This book is about moral talk in contemporary British political discourse, drawing on speeches, debates and radio phone-ins. Using a critical sociolinguistic approach, Spencer-Bennett explores the language people use to communicate moral judgement and...

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary language shift and identity in a language community in the mid-Atlantic South to offer a unique window into ethnic dialect formation and sociolinguistic processes underpinning dialect...

This groundbreaking book explores the relationship between language and science, and argues for the development of an international language that can facilitate communication and cooperation among scholars and scientists around the world. It offers a...

Ce tableau synoptique et comparatif des idiomes populaires ou patois de la France vous permettra de découvrir la richesse et la diversité des dialectes de notre pays. Vous y trouverez des notices sur la littérature des dialectes ainsi que sur leur...

Dieses Buch ist eine umfassende Darstellung der Basler Mundart, dargestellt anhand kultureller Quellen aus der Region. Gustav Adolf Seiler beschreibt die Entstehung und die Geschichte dieser Mundart.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Ce premier volume du recueil des travaux de l'Académie Française nous permet de découvrir les discours et rapports des éminents membres de l'institution. Un témoignage précieux de l'évolution de la langue et de la littérature française à travers les...

This book is a collection of publications by the English Dialect Society, a scholarly organization established in the 19th century for the study of regional dialects in England. The publications include dictionaries, glossaries, and other linguistic...

Explore the pros and cons of bilingualism in Canada with this fascinating lecture delivered before the professors and students of the University of New Brunswick in 1896. Filled with thought-provoking insights and detailed analysis, this book is a...

Dieses Werk ist eine grundlegende Studie der Schweizer Dialekte. Es stellt eine umfassende Sammlung von Wörtern und Wendungen dar, die im täglichen Leben von Schweizern verwendet werden. Dabei geht der Autor auch auf die regionale Vielfalt der Sprache...

Dieses Buch bietet einen detaillierten Einblick in die Welt der Umgangssprache. Wunderlich und Cuervo gehen auf die verschiedenen Aspekte der Umgangssprache ein, von der Geschichte und Entwicklung bis hin zur Bedeutung für die Gesellschaft. Dabei werden...

Peter Klein beschäftigt sich in diesem Buch mit der Sprache der Luxemburger. Dabei geht er sowohl auf die verschiedenen Dialekte als auch auf die Geschichte dieser Sprache ein und stellt deren Bedeutung für die kulturelle und politische Identität...

A comprehensive study of the dialect of the Dutch city of Maastricht, "Het Dialect der Stad Maastricht" ("The Dialect of the City of Maastricht") offers valuable insights into the linguistic, cultural, and social history of the region. Written by...

Piccolo Dizionario Parmigiano-Italiano ad Uso delle Scuole e delle Famiglie è uno strumento indispensabile per chiunque voglia esplorare la lingua e la cultura di Parma. Il libro offre una panoramica completa del dialetto parmigiano, con le relative...

Dieses Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Literatur der Gauner- und Geheimsprachen seit 1700. Es untersucht verschiedene Werke, die in diesen Sprachen geschrieben wurden, und bietet eine umfassende Analyse dieser Werke.This work has been...

Die 'Zeitschrift für deutsche Mundarten', herausgegeben vom Allgemeinen Deutschen Sprachverein, ist eine wichtige Quelle für die Erforschung und Erhaltung der regionalen deutschen Dialekte. Die Zeitschrift beleuchtet die Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten...

Este libro es una auténtica joya para todos aquellos interesados en el estudio de la lengua española y la literatura popular. En sus páginas, el autor analiza más de mil refranes españoles, explicando su origen, su significado y su uso en distintas...

Discover the world of simplified spelling with this collection of bulletins from the Simplified Spelling Board. Featuring articles, essays, and updates on the board's ongoing work to reform the English language, this book is a must-read for anyone...

Este libro es un ensayo sobre la lengua española en Ecuador en el siglo XX. Carlos R. Tobar escribe sobre las diferencias entre el español académico y el español hablado por los ecuatorianos, y cómo estos cambios reflejan las diferencias culturales y...

This pioneering work of Czech linguistics, first published in 1928, remains a landmark study of the dialects of Moravian speech. Its detailed analyses and comprehensive coverage of the region's linguistic diversity make it an invaluable resource for...

Las Memorias de la Real Academia Española documentan los avances y descubrimientos lingüísticos que se produjeron en España durante los siglos XVIII y XIX. Los miembros de la Academia examinan y discuten diversos temas relacionados con el idioma español,...

A fascinating exploration of the dialects and accents of Cumberland, a county in the north of England. With examples and anecdotes from everyday life, this book immerses the reader in the rich linguistic culture of the region.This work has been selected...

Written in the 19th century by John Collier, a renowned Lancashire dialect writer, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the language and culture of 19th-century England. Filled with colorful characters and amusing anecdotes, The Dialect of South...

This fascinating glossary offers readers a glimpse into local language, proverbs, and superstitions from various regions of England. The author provides a comprehensive guide to local dialects, offering insight into the social and cultural context of...

Drawing on diverse cultural perspectives, Shi-xu critiques ethnocentrism in discourse studies in terms of its intellectual and cultural consequences. Further, he outlines a culturally pluralist stance that advocates the construction of theory and use of...

Indigenous people are pushing back against more than 200 years of colonisation and rejecting being seen by the academy as 'subjects' of research.A quiet revolution is taking place among many Indigenous communities across Australia, a revolution insisting...

This book is dedicated to Anna Wierzbicka, one of the most influential and innovative linguists of her generation. Her work spans a number of disciplines, including anthropology, cultural psychology, cognitive science, philosophy and religious studies,...