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Analyses the development of Portuguese and Spanish from Latin and their subsequent transformation into several... Læs mere
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A handy beginner's guide, this textbook introduces the various stages of linguistic fieldwork, from the preparation of the work to the presentation of the results.... Læs mere
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This book documents the linguistic properties of lesser-known varieties of English from the Pacific, South America and the South Atlantic to West Africa and the Caribbean, exploring their social histories and showing their relevance for language spread and change.
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What are the most widely spoken non-English languages in the USA? This book investigates the linguistic diversity of the USA by profiling the twelve most commonly used... Læs mere
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Language is a means we use to communicate feelings; we also reflect emotionally on the language we and others use. This book analyses the signals people use to express emotion, looking at the social, cultural and political functions of emotional language around the world.
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An overview of the language in South Asia within a linguistic, historical and sociolinguistic context, comprising authoritative contributions from international scholars within the... Læs mere
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Understanding the role of language within the formation of a sense of self has been revolutionised by developments in social theory, particularly poststructuralism. This book... Læs mere
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This book explores how humor can be explained, in order to aid communication. Accessible to a wide readership of not only students and teachers of language and... Læs mere
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Bringing together insights from linguistics, anthropology and sociology, this book provides a lively introduction to the symbolic power of language. It has been written for... Læs mere
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Through integrating different perspectives on language change, this book explores the enormous on-going linguistic upheavals in the wake of the... Læs mere
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Explores how and why languages become endangered, including a comprehensive new theoretical framework and a wide range of examples from around the world. The book will be welcomed... Læs mere
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Introducing new insights from popular culture, the globalised new economy and computer-mediated communication, this is a fascinating study of contact between languages in modern... Læs mere