This Glossary provides accessible and widely representative definitions, discussion, and examples of key terms and concepts used in the field of Historical Linguistics. It includes numerous cross-references to related terms and covers new as well as traditional terminology.
Glossari in Linguistica Serie
Questa serie di glossari introduce e definisce la terminologia essenziale all'interno delle aree centrali della linguistica. Ogni volume approfondisce una specifica disciplina linguistica, offrendo definizioni e spiegazioni chiare. Con riferimenti incrociati completi e risorse bibliografiche, questa collezione funge da guida indispensabile sia per studenti che per professionisti. È una preziosa risorsa per chiunque sia interessato allo studio del linguaggio.
A Glossary of Sociolinguistics
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This pocket-sized alphabetic guide introduces popular terms used in the study of language and society. A central topic within modern linguistics, sociolinguistics deals with human communication and the use of language in its social context. Clearly written by a leading authority in the field, this glossary provides full coverage of both traditional and contemporary terminology, including the relatively new areas within sociolinguistics of sign language, gay language and cross-cultural communication.Key features:* An ideal companion to courses in sociolinguistics, language variation and change, dialectology, English language and language and gender* Contains illustrations, dialect maps and a bibliography* Provides linguistic examples of the terms defined* Supplies numerous cross-references to related terms.