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Asia Pacific linguistics
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endangered languages research
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language and computing
language and identity
language and justice
language and society
language contact
language endangerment
Language in Society
language policy analysis
language variation
linguistic fieldwork techniques
multilingualism
Nala H. Lee
practical sociolinguistics applications
Routledge Guides to Linguistics
sociolinguistic methodology
Sociolinguistics
Southern hemisphere languages
Product details
- ISBN 9781032621494
- Weight: 510g
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 01 May 2025
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Language in Society introduces the study of the relationship between language and society, also known as sociolinguistics, without assuming any prior knowledge of linguistics. Introducing the key concepts in an accessible way, Lee illustrates how language develops constantly as a response to society and must be understood in the context of societal norms, processes, and events. The book:
- Provides a short history of the field and explores the types of questions that can be asked in sociolinguistics as well as its methods
- Introduces essential concepts such as sociolinguistic variation, multilingualism, and contact languages
- Discusses contemporary topics including issues of language endangerment, language and justice, as well as language and computing
- Includes examples and case studies from the Asia Pacific and focuses on highlighting research from the Southern hemisphere
- Provides discussions of the future trajectory of the field and some reflection points on practical applications for each chapter
Language in Society is key reading for students studying this topic for the first time with little or no background in linguistics.
Nala H. Lee is an associate professor of linguistics at the Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies at the National University of Singapore.
