Sociolinguistics

The articles collated in this six-volume Major Work trace the emergence of the field of sociolinguistics, starting with key readings which laid the foundation for the discipline, and progressing to literature dealing with key issues which remain important and productive today. The editors' introduction guides the reader through the article selection, and sets out the unique genealogical approach of the volumes which helps to situate sociolinguistics in the history of ideas around the relationships between language, culture and society. Volume One: Genealogy and Foundational textsVolume Two: InequalityVolume Three: IdentitiesVolume Four: Borders Volume Five: CitizenshipVolume Six: Political Economy