Product Information
The Language, Society and Power Reader is the definitive Reader for students studying introductory modules in language and society. Highly user-friendly, this wide-ranging collection of key readings introduces students to the thoughts and writings of major writers working within the area of sociolinguistics. The Language, Society and Power Reader: is divided into ten thematic sections that explore the nature of language in the following areas: power, politics, media, gender, ethnicity, age, social class, identity and standardisation includes classic foundational readings from renowned scholars, but also innovative and contemporary work from new writers in the area provides a wealth of editorial support for each section with detailed section introductions and background information, issues to consider, annotated further reading and suggestions for further viewing features a glossary with helpful definitions and information on how the readings link to different areas. While it can be used as a stand-alone text, The Language, Society and Power Reader has also been fully cross-referenced with the new companion title: Language, Society and Power, third edition (Routledge, 2011). Together these books provide the complete resource for students studying modules in language and society in English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology.Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100415430836
ISBN-139780415430838
eBay Product ID (ePID)89563517
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages378 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLanguage , Society and Power Reader
Publication Year2011
SubjectGeneral, Linguistics / General, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorJean Stilwell Peccei
Subject AreaEducation, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight25.8 oz.
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width6.9 in