Sociolinguistics of the United States: Theorists and Theoretical Teams

Author: (USA) Murray (Murray/S.O.)
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Publication Date: 2004-08-01
Features: American Sociolinguistics: Theorists and Theoretical Teams is a revised version of the author's 1995 monograph North American Linguistic Research and Theoretical Teams. North American Linguistic Research and Theoretical Teams examines the historical development of sociolinguistics in North America after World War II. This book is described as meticulous, insightful, and consistently argued, convincingly demonstrating that the exploration of rich and diverse natural histories and research activities involved not only straightforward discussions but also beautiful scenes, joyful experiences, and sometimes some less-than-ideal experiences. Readers interested in the foundations of sociolinguistic thought should pay attention to this. American Sociolinguistics: Theorists and Theoretical Teams not only examines theoretical teams such as language communication folklore and national cultural semantics but also introduces sociolinguists such as William Labov, Einar Haugen, and Erving Goffman.