Linguistic Variation and Change Kiesling Scott F. Paperback
Linguistic Variation and Change Kiesling Scott F. Paperback The study of variation and change is at the heart of the sociolinguistics. By considering both structure and meaning, Scott F. Providing a…
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Linguistic Variation and Change Kiesling Scott F. Paperback
The study of variation and change is at the heart of the sociolinguistics. By considering both structure and meaning, Scott F. Providing a wide survey of the field, this textbook is organised around three constraints on variation: linguistic structure, social structure and identity, and social and linguistic perception.
Research in non-English and non-European contexts is also addressed.A range of different topics within sociolinguistics is covered including:The linguistic variable and its statusSociolinguistic methodsThe description of variable patternsLinguistic and social structureSocial meaning and perception.With over 50 figures and a practical section on methodology, Kiesling examines the most important issues surrounding variation theory, including canonical studies and terms as well as challenges to them.