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9780140224795

Sociolinguistics An Introduction to Language and Society

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    9780140224795

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    0140224793

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  • Publisher: Penguin Books
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Summary

The way we talk is deeply influenced by our class, sex and ethnic background. It can also have a profound effect on how we are perceived by others. In this fully updated edition of a classic text, Peter Trudgill explores the evidence -- and the huge implications for social and educational policy.

Table of Contents

List of Figures, Maps and Tablesp. vii
Acknowledgementsp. ix
Phonetic Symbolsp. xi
Sociolinguistics--Language and Societyp. 1
Language and Social Classp. 23
Language and Ethnic Groupp. 42
Language and Sexp. 61
Language and Contextp. 81
Language and Social Interactionp. 105
Language and Nationp. 119
Language and Geographyp. 147
Language and Contactp. 165
Language and Humanityp. 185
Annotated Bibliography and Further Readingp. 205
Indexp. 211
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