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An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 6th EditionOctober 2009, ©2010, Wiley-Blackwell
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- A fully revised new edition of Ronald Wardhaugh’s popular introduction to sociolinguistics, which now includes over 150 new and updated references and new study features throughout
- Features new “Explorations” sections in each chapter incorporating suggested readings, discussion sections, and exercises – all designed to encourage students to develop their own skills and ideas
- Reflects new developments in the field, providing greater focus on ideas such as identity, solidarity, and markedness
- Provides balanced coverage of a range of topics, including: language dialects, pidgins and Creoles, codes, bilingualism, speech communities, variation, words and culture, ethnographies, solidarity and politeness, talk and action, gender, disadvantage, and planning
- Comprehensive and accessible, it is the ideal introduction for students coming to sociolinguistics for the first time
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction
Knowledge of Language
Variation
Language and Society
Sociolinguistics and the Sociology of Language
Methodological Concerns
Overview
Further Reading
Part I: Languages and Communities:
2. Languages, Dialects, and Varieties
Language or Dialect?
Standardization
Regional Dialects
Social Dialects
Styles, Registers, and Beliefs
Further Reading
3. Pidgins and Creoles
Lingua Francas
Definitions
Distribution and Characteristics
Origins
From Pidgin to Creole and Beyond
Further Reading
4. Codes
Diglossia
Bilingualism and Multilingualism
Code-Switching
Accommodation
Further Reading
5. Speech Communities
Definitions
Intersecting Communities
Networks and Repertoires
Further Reading
Part II: Inherent Variety:
6. Language Variation
Regional Variation
The Linguistic Variable
Social Variation
Data Collection and Analysis
Further Reading
7. Some Findings and Issues
An Early Study
New York City
Norwich and Reading
A Variety of Studies
Belfast
Controversies
Further Reading
8. Change
The Traditional View
Some Changes in Progress
The Process of Change
Further Reading
Part III: Words at Work:
9. Words and Culture
Whorf
Kinship
Taxonomies
Color
Prototypes
Taboo and Euphemism
Further Reading
10. Ethnographies
Varieties of Talk
The Ethnography of Speaking
Ethnomethodology
Further Reading
11. Solidarity and Politeness
Tu and Vous
Address Terms
Politeness
Further Reading
12. Talk and Action
Speech Acts
Cooperation
Conversation
Further Reading
Part IV: Understanding and Intervening:
13. Gender
Differences
Possible Explanations
Further Reading
14. Disadvantage
Codes Again
African American English
Consequences for Education
Further Reading
15. Planning
Issues
A Variety of Situations
Further Examples
Winners and Losers
Further Reading
16. Conclusion
References
Index
- Features new “Explorations” sections in each chapter - designed to encourage students to develop their own skills and ideas - alongside suggested readings, and exercises
- Over 150 new and updated references to bring the book completely up-to-date
- Greater focus on ideas of identity, solidarity, and markedness throughout the book, reflecting new developments in the field
- A comprehensive and fully revised new edition of Wardhaugh’s popular textbook, incorporating additional study features and over 150 new and updated references to bring the book completely up-to-date
- Maintains the features that made this book so popular with lecturers and students: accessible coverage of a wide range of issues, clear writing, and useful case studies
- Reflects new developments in the field, providing greater focus on ideas of identity, solidarity, and markedness
- Features new “Explorations” sections in each chapter - designed to encourage students to develop their own skills and ideas - alongside suggested readings, and exercises
- Provides balanced coverage of a range of topics, including: language dialects, pidgins and Creoles, codes, bilingualism, speech communities, variation, words and culture, ethnographies, solidarity and politeness, talk and action, gender, disadvantage, and planning
Praise for Previous Editions
“The standard text in advanced undergraduate 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)
"In this revised and updated edition of his classic text, Wardaugh brings us a smartly revitalized presentation, including up to the minute, current advances in sociolinguistics. While An Introduction to Sociolinguistics retains its comprehensive coverage and accessible style, it also presents students with a contemporary text that is sure to spark interest in the discipline."–Alexandra D’Arcy, University of Canterbury
"Wardhaugh has long provided teachers and introductory students with a clear yet challenging introductory textbook that is prized by all who value broad understanding of the full scope of sociolinguistic study. This latest edition once again ensures that readers are up-to-date in even the most rapidly advancing areas of research, including language and identity and language and gender. In addition, it offers enhanced reader engagement through the inclusion of thought-provoking questions and hands-on exercises generously distributed throughout each chapter. Wardhaugh has long been a staple in my introductory sociolinguistics classes, and the text is now even more indespensible than ever."
–Natalie Schilling-Estes, Georgetown University
