Language society and power: reader

A thorough introduction to language in society that directly addresses issues of power. The practical
research activities it provides will prove a valuable resource for students and teachers alike.
Adam Hodges, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
The Language, Society and Power Reader is the definitive reader for students studying introductory
modules in sociolinguistics and language in its social contexts.
Highly user-friendly, this wide-ranging collection of key readings introduces students to the thoughts
and writings of major writers on language in society. The Language, Society and Power Reader.
is divided into ten thematic sections that explore the nature of language in the
following areas: power, thought, politics, media, gender, ethnicity, age, social class, identity
and standardisation
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includes classic foundational readings from renowned scholars, but also innovative
and contemporary work from new writers in the area
provides a wealth of editorial support for each section with detailed section introductions
and background information, issues to consider, annotated further reading and suggestions
for further viewing
features a glossary with helpful definitions and information on how the readings link
to different areas.
While it can be used as a stand-alone text, The Language, Society and Power Reader has also been
fully cross-referenced with the new companion title: the third edition of Language, Society and Power
(Routledge, 2011). Together these books provide the complete resource for students of English
language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology.