This accessible new textbook provides a clear introduction to sociolinguistics, the study of why we speak the way we do, and the social factors influencing our linguistic descisions. Based on the notion of 'choice'--that as speakers we select from the options open to us--it provides a solid theoretical framework to deal with variability and diversity in language. Sociolinguistics: The Study of Speakers' Choices will become a key text for all students of sociolinguistics, and will be welcomed by anyone interested in the complex interaction between language and society.
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