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An introduction to sociolinguistics
First published 1986 · 517 pages
A foundational, scholarly exploration of how the words we use reflect and construct the social world around us.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a well-organized university lecture hall, where the complex web of human communication is carefully untangled. The pace is steady and methodical, guiding the reader through the foundational concepts of how language and society intersect. Its mood is deeply intellectual and scholarly, offering an objective, analytical lens on linguistic variation and social structures. The prose is clear and educational, supported by bibliographical references that invite further study. It lacks the narrative drive of fiction, replacing it instead with the quiet satisfaction of academic discovery. This is a text designed for students of language arts and disciplines, rewarding the curious reader with a structured, comprehensive understanding of sociolinguistics.
- Mood
- intellectual
- contemplative
- scholarly
- Tone
- academic
- informative
- objective
- analytical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- intersection of language and society · linguistic variation · social structures · human communication
- The writing
- Clear, methodical, and structured, prioritizing educational clarity and academic rigor over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- A steady progression from foundational curiosity to a structured understanding of how human language shapes society.
- Who it's for
- Students of linguistics, language arts professionals, and anyone fascinated by the social dynamics of human communication.
About the book
Translation of: An introduction to sociolinguistics.
Includes bibliographical references.
Description from Open Library.
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