Sociolinguistics: An Introduction
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Language is far more than a tool for communication — it is a living map of society, identity, and power, and Peter Trudgill's Sociolinguistics: An Introduction is the definitive guide to understanding that map. This landmark text presents a rigorous yet accessible survey of the relationship between language and society, chronicling how factors such as social class, gender, ethnicity, and geography shape the way we speak, and how the way we speak, in turn, shapes the world around us. From regional dialects and pidgin languages to code-switching and language change, Trudgill illustrates the rich tapestry of linguistic variation with clarity and wit, grounding abstract theory in vivid, real-world examples drawn from communities across the globe. A cornerstone of the Penguin linguistics canon, this introduction has introduced generations of students and curious readers to the discipline, cementing Trudgill's reputation as one of the foremost popularisers of modern linguistics. His prose is precise yet engaging, transforming what might seem a dry academic subject into a compelling lens through which to view human behaviour and social structure. Grounded in empirical research but written with a broad audience in mind, this volume argues persuasively that no utterance exists in a social vacuum — a provocation that will leave even the most casual reader listening to everyday conversation in an entirely new way.
Author: Peter Trudgill
Format: Paperback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Language is far more than a tool for communication — it is a living map of society, identity, and power, and Peter Trudgill's Sociolinguistics: An Introduction is the definitive guide to understanding that map. This landmark text presents a rigorous yet accessible survey of the relationship between language and society, chronicling how factors such as social class, gender, ethnicity, and geography shape the way we speak, and how the way we speak, in turn, shapes the world around us. From regional dialects and pidgin languages to code-switching and language change, Trudgill illustrates the rich tapestry of linguistic variation with clarity and wit, grounding abstract theory in vivid, real-world examples drawn from communities across the globe. A cornerstone of the Penguin linguistics canon, this introduction has introduced generations of students and curious readers to the discipline, cementing Trudgill's reputation as one of the foremost popularisers of modern linguistics. His prose is precise yet engaging, transforming what might seem a dry academic subject into a compelling lens through which to view human behaviour and social structure. Grounded in empirical research but written with a broad audience in mind, this volume argues persuasively that no utterance exists in a social vacuum — a provocation that will leave even the most casual reader listening to everyday conversation in an entirely new way.