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Research Methods in Sociolinguistics: A Practical Guide
Janet Holmes (Ed.)
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Description for Research Methods in Sociolinguistics: A Practical Guide
Paperback. This single-volume guide equips students of sociolinguistics with a full set of methodological tools including data collection and analysis techniques, explained in clear and accessible terms by leading experts. It features project suggestions, troubleshooting tips, and data assessment across diverse languages. Editor(s): Holmes, Janet; Hazen, Kirk. Series: Guides to Research Methods in Language and Linguistics. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 532.
This single-volume guide equips students of sociolinguistics with a full set of methodological tools including data collection and analysis techniques, explained in clear and accessible terms by leading experts. It features project suggestions, troubleshooting tips, and data assessment across diverse languages.
- Explores an array of anthropological and scientific methods that cover the full spectrum of contemporary sociolinguistics, from the study of style and discourse analysis to the study of phonetics
- Details the types of data available, and explains collection methods ranging from sociolinguistic interviews to linguistic landscapes
- Provides comprehensive coverage of data analysis, subdivided into segments on linguistic and socio-cultural techniques, and ... Read more
- Includes useful summaries, seasoned advice and troubleshooting tips, ideas for research projects, and a full directory of supplementary reading
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Guides to Research Methods in Language and Linguistics
Condition
New
Weight
538g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470673614
SKU
V9780470673614
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-24
About Janet Holmes (Ed.)
Janet Holmes holds a personal Chair in Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Her sociolinguistics teaching focuses on workplace discourse, New Zealand English, and language and gender. She is Director of the Wellington Language in the Workplace (LWP) project and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Her many publications include The Handbook of Language and ... Read more
Reviews for Research Methods in Sociolinguistics: A Practical Guide
“This book is an invaluable aid for student researchers eager to produce high-quality, impactful sociolinguistic research. The editors of this volume have met their goal of providing the student with the theoretical framework, historical background, and methodological tools required to execute an array of different research endeavors within the field.” (LINGUIST List, 8 December 2014)