ENGLISH

Analysing Variation in English

By April McMahon , Warren Maguire

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2011
ISBN
0521898668, 9780521898669
LCC
PE1074.7 .A53 2011
Google Books ID
TjirdzcZKZgC
Open Library ID
OL24903325M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2235778 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
347\347
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00
Языки и языкознание;Английский язык;Диалекты и вар

Description

Analysing Variation in English brings together a range of perspectives on the collection, analysis and broader relevance of variable language data. In the first half of the book, the focus is firmly on the description and comparison of methods for collecting and analysing examples of variation in language. Novel quantitative and computational methods are introduced and exemplified alongside more traditional approaches. The innovative second half of the book establishes and tests the relevance of language variation to other aspects of linguistics such as language change, and to other disciplines such as law and education. Each chapter concludes with a 'Where next?' section, providing guidance on further reading, but also pointers to under-researched areas, designed to help identify good topics for projects and dissertations. Designed to be used by students as well as researchers, the book will be welcomed by those working in English language and linguistics, sociolinguistics or language change.

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