Introducing Language and Society

By Rodney H. Jones,Christiana Themistocleous | Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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An accessible and entertaining textbook that introduces students to sociolinguistics in a real-world context, addressing contemporary social problems such as racism, inequality, political conflict, belonging and issues around gender and sexuality. Each chapter includes exercises for hands-on practice, and ideas for small-scale research projects.

Editions of Introducing Language and Society

Hardcover
ISBN 9781108498920
Paperback
ISBN 9781108712859

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An accessible and entertaining textbook that introduces students to sociolinguistics in a real-world context, addressing contemporary social problems such as racism, inequality, political conflict, belonging and issues around gender and sexuality. Each chapter includes exercises for hands-on practice, and ideas for small-scale research projects.

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An accessible and entertaining textbook that introduces students to sociolinguistics in a real-world context, addressing contemporary social problems such as racism, inequality, political conflict, belonging and issues around gender and sexuality. Each chapter includes exercises for hands-on practice, and ideas for small-scale research projects.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Introducing Language and Society?

Language and Linguistics > Linguistics > Sociolinguistics

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How long is Introducing Language and Society and how many pages does it have?

Introducing Language and Society has 320 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Introducing Language and Society?

Rodney H. Jones,Christiana Themistocleous

Who is the Publisher of the book Introducing Language and Society?

Cambridge University Press

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Introducing Language and Society is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108498920) and paperback(ISBN 9781108712859)

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