{"product_id":"discovering-sociolinguistics-dick-smakman-9781137519078","title":"Discovering Sociolinguistics: From Theory to Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis engagingly written textbook provides a unique 'hands-on' introduction to sociolinguistics, which equips readers with the tools to start their own sociolinguistic research project. The book begins by outlining the historical, theoretical and cultural space in which language use occurs, before delving into the key topics and concepts of today's field. It examines the choices speakers make in everyday life and assesses language and status across the world, by investigating variation in cultural norms. Sociolinguistic variables such as age and gender are surveyed, along with the socio-cultural context of second language acquisition. The second half of the book equips readers with the skills needed to undertake sociolinguistic research of their own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an ideal introductory text for students taking courses in sociolinguistics, language and society, language in use or language variation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dick Smakman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 113751907X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781137519078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 307\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.66d","brand":"Dick Smakman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49148234531071,"sku":"9781137519078","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/discovering-sociolinguistics-dick-smakman-9781137519078","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}