This esteemed series delves into the intricate relationship between language and society. It explores how language shapes our identities and interactions across diverse scales, from intimate familial settings to broad national landscapes. Each volume offers profound insights into the multifaceted ways language functions and influences our lives. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the dynamic interplay between linguistic expression and social structures.
Scholars of language ideology have encouraged us to reflect on and explore where social categories come from, how they have been reproduced, and whether and to what extent they are relevant to everyday interactional practices.