Sociolinguistics: The Study of Speakers' Choices

Name: Sociolinguistics: The Study of Speakers' Choices
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Rating: 4.6 (17 reviews)
Author: Coulmas, Florian

by Coulmas, Florian

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4.6 (17)

322 pages~5.4 hr readPublished by Cambridge University Press

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Perfect for you if...

You're studying linguistics, language, or communication and need a clear introduction to how social context shapes the way people speak.
You're curious about why different groups use language differently—accents, slang, formal speech—and want to understand the patterns.
You're preparing for coursework in sociolinguistics or applied linguistics and need a structured, comprehensive foundation.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for light reading about language quirks or fun facts about slang. This is an academic textbook, not pop linguistics.
You need practical tips on how to change your own accent or speaking style. This is analytical, not prescriptive.
You prefer books without discussion questions and study apparatus. This is designed for classroom use with guided learning activities.

About this book

This introduction to sociolinguistics examines why people speak the way they do and what social factors shape their choices of expression. The book guides students through analyzing linguistic expressions, speech varieties, and languages in complex settings, exploring how and why speakers select from different words, accents, varieties, and languages available to them. The updated edition draws on recent findings from different languages and speech communities worldwide. It presents main concepts in sociolinguistics and explains the interaction between language and society. Each chapter includes discussion questions designed to help students understand how speakers' choices are influenced by their social context. New features in this edition include online resources and further reading materials to support deeper investigation, as well as a chapter on research ethics that addresses ethical questions in sociolinguistic research.

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