Oxford Handbook of Sociolinguistics (Revised)

Description: This major new survey of sociolinguistics identifies gaps in our existing knowledge base and provides directions for future research.

Review Quotes: "The...handbook benefits from the fact that all of the authors are outstanding scholars who are extremely well known in their respective areas of expertise... [G]raduate students who are interested in sociolinguistic studies are most likely to benefit from reading this handbook in its entirety, because the editors have taken great care to account for a combination of theoretical and practical insights regarding studies of language in social contexts." --Language

"The Handbook is an excellent volume, with content that nobody wih an interest in the field can afford to ignore. Its structure is comprehensive and innovative... It is a what-how-to-why-and-where-do-we-go-from-here kind of volume which is both erudite and accessible. The breadth, as well as the depth, of what it covers makes it suitable... for various audiences... This handbook will, I believe, remain relevant for years to come and both the editors and Oxford University Press should be applauded for the endeavor." --English Today

"The Oxford Handbook of Sociolinguistics [is] an invaluable new contribution to the field of sociolinguistics, as it presents the interdisciplinary development of this field over the past decades. While it certainly stands out for its careful organization of abundant material, it must be especially praised for the special attention given to relevant topics that pertain to modern-day social preoccupations. In this sense, it will no doubt inspire those in the field to further their research. In a classroom setting, it would serve as an engaging academic tool for an overall introduction to the growing field of sociolinguistics. In sum, this handbook is a unique and welcomed addition to the Oxford Handbook collection, which already include studies in the areas of Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Comparative Syntax, Compositionality, Language Evolution, Linguistic Analysis, Linguistic Minimalism, Translation Studies, and Linguistic Typology." -- Linguist List