This second edition of Meyerhoff’s widely used introductory text offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of sociolinguistics. It integrates expanded coverage of politeness theory, multilingualism and code-switching, social class, dialect contact, and language change over time. It also links to the Routledge Sociolinguistics Reader and includes online resources such as interactive exerc…
A clear and engaging introduction to sociolinguistics, exploring how language works in society. The book includes case studies, real-world examples, and discussion questions to support students new to the subject.