The Oxford Handbook of Language and Society
The Oxford Handbook of Language and Society examines sociolinguistics through a critical poststructuralist perspective. Its 27 chapters address language variation, ideologies, multilingualism, language policy, linguistic landscapes and multimodality, with contributors focused on regions including the Americas, Europe, Australia and Africa.
At a glance
- Presents a critical poststructuralist perspective on established sociolinguistic concepts.
- Chapters cover language variation, language ideologies, bi/multilingualism, language policy, linguistic landscapes and multimodality.
- Contributors offer perspectives focused on North and South America, Europe, Australia and Africa.
Reference price: $65.00
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Pros
- Wide-ranging collection spans multiple sociolinguistic topics and theoretical approaches.
- Global coverage can help readers compare discussions across several regions.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
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| Publication date | December 1, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 586 pages |
| Weight listed | 15.2 ounces |
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| Dimensions | 6.7 x 1.3 x 9.5 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0197537510 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0197537510 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Students and researchers studying sociolinguistics and language in society.
- Readers seeking critical perspectives on language ideologies, policy and multilingualism.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a brief introductory overview rather than an extended, multi-chapter academic collection.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does this handbook cover?
The listing describes chapters on language variation, language ideologies, bi/multilingualism, language policy, linguistic landscapes and multimodality.
What perspective does the collection take?
It uses a critical poststructuralist perspective to examine established sociolinguistic concepts and approaches.
How extensive is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 586 pages across 27 chapters.
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