Analysing Variation in English

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.

Author: Warren Maguire
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/28/2011
Pages: 348
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780521898669

About the Author
Maguire, Warren: - Warren Maguire is a Lecturer in English Language in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh.McMahon, April: - April McMahon is Forbes Professor of English Language in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh.

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