In this clear and reliable introduction to the field of sociolinguistics, Downes discusses the relationships between language variation and large-scale social factors. This thoroughly revised edition includes an analysis of language standardisation, language conflict and planning.

516 pages, 6 b/w illus. 9 maps 15 tables

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	September 24, 1998
ISBN13	9780521456630
Publishers	Cambridge University Press
Pages	516
Dimensions	127 × 203 × 32 mm · 604 g
Language	English
Series Editor	Aitchison, Jean

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