An Introduction to Language and SocietyIn this third edition of the bestselling classic textbook, Martin Montgomery explores the key connections between language and social life. Guiding the student through discussions on child language, accent and dialect, social class and gender, as well as a number of other topics, Montgomery provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the function of language in modern society. This third edition includes:
With detailed suggestions for further reading and practical work for each chapter, An Introduction to Language and Society is the ideal resource for students and teachers of Communication Studies and Language Studies. |
Contents
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| 11 | |
PART TWO LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY AND THE SPEECH COMMUNITY | 71 |
PART THREE LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION | 215 |
PART FOUR LANGUAGE AND REPRESENTATION | 247 |
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