{"product_id":"the-language-society-and-power-reader-9780415430838","title":"The Language  Society and Power Reader","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Language, Society and Power Reader\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive \u003cem\u003eReader \u003c\/em\u003efor students studying introductory modules in language and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly user-friendly, this wide-ranging collection of key readings introduces students to the thoughts and writings of major writers working within the area of sociolinguistics. \u003cem\u003eThe Language, Society and Power Reader\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis divided into ten thematic sections that explore the nature of language in the following areas: power, politics, media, gender, ethnicity, age, social class, identity and standardisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes classic foundational readings from renowned scholars, but also innovative and contemporary work from new writers in the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovides 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdam Hodges, Carnegie Mellon University, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 1: Language and Power Section 2: Language and Thought Section 3: Language and Politics Section 4: Language and Media Section 5: Language and Gender Section 6: Ethnicity Section 7: Language and Age Section 8: Language and Social Class Section 9: Language and Identity Section 10: Standard Englishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018145661271,"sku":"9780415430838","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415430838.jpg?v=1750775788","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-language-society-and-power-reader-9780415430838","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}