The first book to highlight the most pressing sociology-of-language themes of our times. All of which have to do with the twin issues of power and identity . Im

This volume offers a synthetic approach to language variation and language ideologies in multilingual communities. Although the vast majority of the world s spe

Featuring current and historical concrete examples and minimising technical vocabulary, Words Matter is for all interested in examining ideas about language and

Speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, has long been a subject of curiosity as well as vigorous theological debate. A worldwide phenomenon that spans m

This Very Short Introduction deals with the social life of language, presenting a succinct account of the most important aspects - both "micro" and "macro" - of