کتاب An Introduction to Sociolinguistics 5th Edition

کتاب An Introduction to Sociolinguistics 5th اثر وارداف

“As  in earlier editions of this book, Wardhaugh aims here to cover the main  topics for an introductory course while keeping pace with contemporary  research… Wardhaugh maintains an informed, critical and  thought-provoking discussion throughout the book [and] incorporates some  130 new references, accompanying discussions of quantitative  methodology, English as a global language and even ‘queer linguistics’…  The inclusion of more recent scholarship, combined with his own  transparency, make this latest edition an engaging introduction to  sociolinguistics.” Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development

Praise for previous editions

"The standard text in advanced undergraduate courses and introductory graduate courses." Language

"Among  the various introductions to sociolinguistics, this one certainly  stands out in its comprehensiveness... it offers a wealth of relevant  and correct information." Sociolinguistica

Book Description

Nearly  twenty years ago, Ronald Wardhaugh provided the world of  sociolinguistics with a popular and accessible textbook for introductory  students. Keeping in step with this ever-changing field, the fifth  edition has been thoroughly revised with 130 new and updated references  and increased emphasis on issues of identity, solidarity, and power.  Extensive discussion topics and recommendations for further reading  accompany each chapter and featured topics include: language dialects,  pidgins and creoles, speech communities, variation, words and culture,  ethnographies, solidarity and politeness, talk and action, gender,  disadvantage, and planning. This classic in the field assumes little  previous knowledge of linguistics, anthropology, or sociology and may be  used at an introductory level or as a supplementary text in  higher-level courses

From the Back Cover

In  1986 Ronald Wardhaugh provided the world of sociolinguistics with a  popular and accessible textbook for introductory students. Keeping in  step with this ever-changing field, the fifth edition has been  thoroughly revised with 130 new and updated references and increased  emphasis on issues of identity, solidarity, and power. Extensive  discussion topics and recommendations for further reading accompany each  chapter and featured topics include: language dialects, pidgins and  creoles, speech communities, variation, words and culture,  ethnographies, solidarity and politeness, talk and action, gender,  disadvantage, and planning

This  classic in the field assumes little previous knowledge of linguistics,  anthropology, or sociology and may be used at an introductory level or  as a supplementary text in higher-level courses

About the Author

Ronald Wardhaugh is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto. His recent work includes Proper English (Blackwell, 1998) and Understanding English Grammar (second edition, Blackwell, 2003)