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Historical Sociolinguistics

Authors

Gijsbert Rutten
, Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands,
Rik Vosters
, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Published 2025

Description

Historical Sociolinguistics is the study of the relationship between language and society in its historical dimension. This is the first textbook to introduce this vibrant field, based on examples and case studies taken from a variety of languages. Chapters begin with clear explanations of core concepts, which are then applied to historical contexts from different languages, such as English, French, Hindi and Mandarin. The volume uses several pedagogical methods, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the theory and…

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  • Explains core theoretical concepts of historical sociolinguistics in accessible terms
  • Applies the theoretical concepts to case studies from a variety of languages
  • Uses several pedagogical methods for a deeper understanding of the theory and of examples

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