در این کتاب مقدماتی پرفروش، جانت هولمز و نیک ویلسون به بررسی نقش زبان در زمینه‌های مختلف اجتماعی می‌پردازند، با توجه به اینکه زبان چگونه کار می‌کند و چگونه می‌توان از آن برای نشان دادن و تفسیر جنبه‌های مختلف هویت اجتماعی استفاده کرد.

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics 5th

In this best-selling introductory book, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in different social contexts, considering how language works and how it can be used to represent and interpret different aspects of social identity.
This book, which is divided into three sections, explains the basic concepts of social linguistics in the light of classical approaches, as well as the introduction of newer research. This fifth edition uses key concepts and examples to guide the reader in this fascinating field, including: A new chapter on identity that reflects recent research.
A brand new mobile website that is fully referenced in this book and includes video and audio content, interactive activities and links to useful websites. Updated examples and exercises that include new content from Tanzania, Wales, Paraguay and East Timor. Fully updated Read more and references sections.
Introduction to Social Linguistics An essential introductory text for all students of Social Linguistics and an excellent reference for students studying English, Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.

About the author of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics 5th Janet Holmes

Janet Holmes is a retired professor of linguistics at Victoria Wellington University in New Zealand and a member of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

Nick Wilson is a professor of linguistics at Macquarie University in Australia