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Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Society

Peter Trudgill

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"The way we talk is deeply influenced by our class, sex and ethnic background. It can also have a profound effect on how we are perceived by others. In this fully updated edition of a classic text, Peter Trudgill explores the evidence - and the huge implications for social and educational policy."--BOOK JACKET.

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"The way we talk is deeply influenced by our class, sex and ethnic background. It can also have a profound effect on how we are perceived by others. In this fully updated edition of a classic text, Peter Trudgill explores the evidence - and the huge implications for social and educational policy."--BOOK JACKET.

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"The way we talk is deeply influenced by our class, sex and ethnic background. It can also have a profound effect on how we are perceived by others. In this fully updated edition of a classic text, Peter Trudgill explores the evidence - and the huge implications for social and educational policy."--BOOK JACKET.

Key concepts: Sociolinguistics, Sociology of language, Sociocultural linguistics, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics of sign languages, Sociology, Ethnic group, Language policy

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