What reviewers said of the first edition: 'Here is a welcome introduction to sociolinguistics by a leading researcher in the field. Users will be inspired by the breadth and sweep of Meyerhoff's treatment.' û William Labov, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'Miriam Meyerhoff's entertaining volume revels in the diversity that is the cornerstone of sociolinguistics û she takes us to every continent to provide contemporary, refreshing and engaging examples of the key concepts of the discipline, and does so in a well-paced and readable style. The book is authoritative yet open-minded, innovative yet touches all the bases that need to be touched. Most of all, it embodies a passion for sociolinguistics that I hope many readers will embrace.' û David Britain, University of Bern, Switzerland This second edition of Miriam Meyerhoff's highly successful textbook is supported by the Routledge Sociolinguistics Reader and online resources common to both books. It provides a solid, up-to-date appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of the field covering foundation issues, recent advances and current debates. It presents familiar or classic data in new ways, and supplements the familiar with fresh examples from a wide range of languages and social settings. It clearly explains the patterns and systems that underlie language variation in use, as well as the ways in which alternations between different language varieties index personal style, social power and national identity. New features of the second edition: A wider range of approaches to politeness theory incorporating an international range of research Expanded sections on multi-lingualism and code-switching, social class, dialect contact and tracking change over time Linkage to the new Routledge Sociolinguistics Reader which can be used alongside this textbook, allowing students to supplement and build on material covered in the textbook. A shared website serving both Reader and Textbook which includes web- and video-links, interactive exercises and an expanded online glossary at www.routledge.com/textbooks/meyerhoff A refreshed text design to assist navigation through textbook and reader Each chapter includes exercises that enable readers to engage critically with the text, break out boxes making connections between sociolinguistics and linguistic or social theory, and brief, lively add-ons guaranteed to make the book a memorable and enjoyable read. With a full glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, this text gives students all the tools they need for an excellent command of sociolinguistics.
'Fizzing with examples from around the world and presenting cutting-edge theoretical wisdom, this book is an absolute must for all students of sociolinguistics.'
David Britain, University of Bern, Switzerland
'This book is my text of choice for undergraduate modules because it introduces all the fundamental aspects of sociolinguistics and LVC, also in multilingual contexts and with varieties other than English. The online resources are great and the students are particularly fond of the glossary with accessible definitions for complex subject matter.'
Nanna Haug Hilton, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
'Here is a welcome introduction to sociolinguistics by a leading researcher in the field. Users will be inspired by the breadth and sweep of Meyerhoff's treatment.'
William Labov, University of Pennsylvania, USA
'Although the audience of this textbook . . . is primarily meant to be undergraduates, the exercises are so rich with stimulating ideas that students can develop these into theses . . . Another merit of the book is its coverage of the most recent advances in the field and their connections with theory.'
Dinha T. Gorgis, Jadara University, Jordan
'I especially liked the way it includes studies from all over the world - not just from English-speaking countries . . . the author presents complex studies in a very clear manner without simplifying too much.'
Hanne Pernille Anderson, Copenhagen University, Denmark
David Britain, University of Bern, Switzerland
'This book is my text of choice for undergraduate modules because it introduces all the fundamental aspects of sociolinguistics and LVC, also in multilingual contexts and with varieties other than English. The online resources are great and the students are particularly fond of the glossary with accessible definitions for complex subject matter.'
Nanna Haug Hilton, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
'Here is a welcome introduction to sociolinguistics by a leading researcher in the field. Users will be inspired by the breadth and sweep of Meyerhoff's treatment.'
William Labov, University of Pennsylvania, USA
'Although the audience of this textbook . . . is primarily meant to be undergraduates, the exercises are so rich with stimulating ideas that students can develop these into theses . . . Another merit of the book is its coverage of the most recent advances in the field and their connections with theory.'
Dinha T. Gorgis, Jadara University, Jordan
'I especially liked the way it includes studies from all over the world - not just from English-speaking countries . . . the author presents complex studies in a very clear manner without simplifying too much.'
Hanne Pernille Anderson, Copenhagen University, Denmark