Linguistic Variation and Change

Linguistic Variation and Change
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Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9780748637638
ISBN-13 : 074863763X
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Book Synopsis Linguistic Variation and Change by : Scott F. Kiesling

Download or read book Linguistic Variation and Change written by Scott F. Kiesling and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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