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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)61598364

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

Subject AreaEducation, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorJean Stilwell Peccei

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight25.8 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"A thorough introduction to language in society that directly addresses issues of power. The practical research activities it provides will prove a valuable resource for students and teachers alike." Adam Hodges, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Target AudienceElementary/High School

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal306.44

Lc Classification NumberP40.L2998 2011

Table of ContentSection 1: Language and Power Section 2: Language and Thought Section 3: Language and Politics Section 4: Language and Media Section 5: Language and Gender Section 6: Ethnicity Section 7: Language and Age Section 8: Language and Social Class Section 9: Language and Identity Section 10: Standard Englishes