Kiesling, Scott F.

Linguistic variation and change [[Book] /] Scott F. Kiesling. - Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2011. - xi, 200 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Edinburgh sociolinguistics .

Bibliogr.: p. [177]-188.

pt.1. Questions and method -- pt. 2. Variation and social relationships -- pt. 3. Variation, change, and linguistic structure -- pt. 4. Conclusions.

The study of variation and change is at the heart of the sociolinguistics. Providing a wide survey of the field, this textbook is organised around three constraints on variation: linguistic structure, social structure and identity, and social and linguistic perception. By considering both structure and meaning, Scott F. Kiesling examines the most important issues surrounding variation theory, including canonical studies and terms as well as challenges to them. Research in non-English and non-European contexts is also addressed.--Résumé de l'éditeur.

All age.

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Variation (Linguistique).
Changement linguistique.
Sociolinguistique.
Language and languages--Variation.
Linguistic change.
Sociolinguistics.

P120.V37 / .K54 2011 P 120 .V37 / K54 2011

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