Description:
This new edition provides relevant and informative discussion about data collection methods in sociolinguistic research written by a range of top sociolinguists. 9 new vignettes cover topics like collecting data from social media, conducting linguistic landscape research, forensic linguistic data collection and working with transgender communities.
Review Quotes:
"Since its first edition, Data Collection in Sociolinguistics has provided an up-to-the-minute overview of the issues facing the sociolinguistic researcher. The lineup of authors, the range of topics and contexts, and the nuanced handling of complex issues make this volume crucial for seasoned researchers as well as students just entering the field."
Mary Bucholtz, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
"The last few years have seen various introductory books on sociolinguistic methodologies. This one is certainly one of the best buys on the market - sophisticated, up-to-date, and innovative while at the same time authoritative and highly accessible; simply everything researchers, old and young, need to know!"
Daniel Schreier, University of Zurich, Switzerland