An Introduction to Sociolinguistics Fourth Edition – Ronald Wardhaugh

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Ronald Wardhaugh is one of the most respected introductory textbooks in the field of sociolinguistics and has become a standard reference for university students, lecturers and language researchers worldwide. This thoroughly revised Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between language and society, examining how language reflects culture, identity, class, ethnicity, gender, geography and social interaction.

Designed as an accessible yet academically rigorous introduction, An Introduction to Sociolinguistics discusses major sociolinguistic concepts including language variation, dialects, bilingualism, multilingualism, language change, language planning, pidgins and creoles, language attitudes, speech communities, discourse and the social functions of language. Wardhaugh presents complex linguistic theories in a clear and engaging style, making the text suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students alike.

Published by Blackwell Publishing as part of the acclaimed Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics series, this volume has become essential reading for courses in linguistics, applied linguistics, communication studies, anthropology, sociology and education. The extensive references, examples and glossary make An Introduction to Sociolinguistics valuable both as a course textbook and as a long-term reference work for academics and professionals.

Whether you are studying sociolinguistics for the first time or expanding your understanding of language in its social context, this authoritative text remains one of the most widely recommended introductions to the subject. An excellent addition to any university library, academic collection or personal linguistics bookshelf.

Condition – Near Fine

Appears lightly read with minimal shelf wear and a small crease to both corners of the text block. Clean pages and a tight binding.