Written by an experienced teacher and author, this accessible textbook is an essential resource for all students of English language and linguistics. Sociolinguistics:

?         Provides a comprehensive introduction to Sociolinguistics

?         Draws on a range of real texts, from an interview with Madonna to articles in international newspapers and classroom discourse

?         Uses real studies designed and conducted by students

?         Provides classic readings by the key names in the discipline from Milroy and Holmes to Fairclough and Cameron