Language in its Social Context

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Offering a comprehensive introduction to sociolinguistics, this textbook effectively combines qualitative and quantitative methods, presenting diverse global examples. It systematically explores essential topics such as language and power, dialects, and multilingualism, gradually increasing in complexity to build student confidence. Each chapter concludes with exercises, project suggestions, and recommended readings, making it suitable for undergraduates, graduates, and anyone interested in the field, without requiring prior knowledge of linguistics.