Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-414) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- Languages and communities -- Inherent variety -- Words at work -- Understanding and intervening.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"In 1986 Ronald Wardhaugh provided the world of sociolinguistics with a popular and accessible textbook for introductory students. Keeping in step with this ever-changing field, this fifth edition has been thoroughly revised with 130 new and updated references and increased emphasis on issues of identity, solidarity, and power."--Jacket.