Language and Society |
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| Author:
| Downes, William |
| Contribution by:
| Aitchison, Jean |
| Series title: | Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-45663-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1998 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $85.95 |
Book Description:
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In this clear and reliable introduction to the field of sociolinguistics, Downes discusses the relationships between language variation and large-scale social factors. This thoroughly revised edition includes an analysis of language standardisation, language conflict and planning.
In this clear and reliable introduction to the field of sociolinguistics, Downes discusses the relationships between language variation and large-scale social factors. This thoroughly revised edition includes an analysis of language standardisation, language conflict and planning.