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English Historical Sociolinguistics - (Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced) by Robert McColl Millar (Paperback)

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  • Sociolinguistics provides a powerful instrument by which we can interpret the contemporary and near-contemporary use of language in relation to the society in which speakers live.
  • About the Author: Robert McColl Millar is Reader in Linguistics in the School of Language & Literature at the University of Aberdeen.
  • 240 Pages
  • Social Science, General
  • Series Name: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced

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Provides students with a more profound understanding of the sociolinguistic forces which initiate or encourage language change.



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Sociolinguistics provides a powerful instrument by which we can interpret the contemporary and near-contemporary use of language in relation to the society in which speakers live. Almost since the beginning of the discipline, however, attempts have been made to extrapolate backwards and interpret past linguistic change sociolinguistically. Some of these findings have influenced the discussion of the history of the English language as portrayed in the many textbooks for undergraduate courses. A consistent application of sociolinguistic theory and findings has rarely been attempted, however, despite the specialist literature which demonstrates this connection at specific points in the language's development.This textbook provides students with a means by which a previously existing knowledge of a linear, narrative, history of English can be deepened by a more profound understanding of the sociolinguistic forces which initiate or encourage language change. Uniquely, it discusses not only the central variationist tendencies present in language change and their analysis but also the macrosociolinguistic forces which act upon all speakers and their language. Chapters investigate the political, cultural and economic forces which affect a society's use of and views on language; language contact, language standardisation and linguistic attrition are also covered. Discussion is illustrated throughout by apposite examples from the history of English. The volume enables students to develop a deeper understanding of both sociolinguistics and historical linguistics; it is also be useful as a primer for postgraduate study in the subjects covered.



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EDINBURGH TEXTBOOKS ON THE ENGLISH LANGAUGE - ADVANCED Series editor: Heinz Giegerich Books in this series provide readers with a detailed description and explanation of key areas of English Language study. The authors presuppose a basic working knowledge of the topic and explore aspects of the linguistics of English for an intermediate or advanced student readership. English Historical Sociolinguistics Robert McColl Millar Sociolinguistics provides a powerful instrument by which we can interpret the contemporary and near-contemporary use of language in relation to the society in which speakers live. If we extrapolate backwards and interpret past linguistic change sociolinguistically, this greatly influences the discussion of the history of the English language. English Historical Sociolinguistics provides students with a means by which a previously existing knowledge of a linear, narrative, history of English can be deepened by a more profound understanding of the sociolinguistic forces which initiate or encourage language change. Uniquely, it discusses not only the central variationist tendencies present in language change and their analysis but also the macrosociolinguistic forces which act upon all speakers and their language. Chapters investigate the political, cultural and economic forces which affect a society's use of and views on language; language contact, language standardisation and linguistic attrition are also covered. On all occasions, discussion will be illustrated by apposite examples from the history of English. All students will develop a deeper understanding of both sociolinguistics and historical linguistics from the book; it also acts as an encouragement towards postgraduate study in the subjects covered. Robert McColl Millar is Reader in Linguistics at the University of Aberdeen



About the Author



Robert McColl Millar is Reader in Linguistics in the School of Language & Literature at the University of Aberdeen. His books include Northern and Insular Scots (2007), Authority and Identity. A Sociolinguistic History of Europe before the Modern Age (2010) and English Historical Sociolinguistics (2012).

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Series Title: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert McColl Millar
Language: English
Street Date: June 20, 2012
TCIN: 92439112
UPC: 9780748641802
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-3514
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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