Description
This book delves into the intricate relationship between language and society, exploring how various social factors influence linguistic practices. Through a comprehensive analysis, it unveils the complexities of language use within different communities, shedding light on issues such as identity, power dynamics, and cultural norms.
The authors, Bernard Spolsky and H.G. Widdowson, provide a rich framework for understanding sociolinguistics as a discipline, intertwining theoretical perspectives with real-world examples. Their insights encourage readers to consider how language shapes social interactions and impacts individual experiences, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the social dimensions of language.
The authors, Bernard Spolsky and H.G. Widdowson, provide a rich framework for understanding sociolinguistics as a discipline, intertwining theoretical perspectives with real-world examples. Their insights encourage readers to consider how language shapes social interactions and impacts individual experiences, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the social dimensions of language.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
144 pages
Language
English
Published
Mar 12, 1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0194372111
ISBN-13
9780194372114