'A welcome introduction to sociolinguistics by a leading researcher in the field. Users will be inspired by the breadth and sweep of Meyerhoff's treatment.' -- William Labov, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'Authoritative, yet open-minded, innovative yet touches all the bases th…
'A welcome introduction to sociolinguistics by a leading researcher in the field. Users will be inspired by the breadth and sweep of Meyerhoff's treatment.' -- William Labov, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'Authoritative, yet open-minded, innovative yet touches all the bases th…
Equipping students with the necessary tools for an excellent command of the subject, this new edition explores a range of topics, including language attitudes, gender, and social dialects. Exercises help readers to critically engage with the text. Now supported by The Routledge …