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This volume sets out to investigate the linguistic ecologies of Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, with chapters that combine empirical and theoretical approaches to the sociolinguistics of multilingualism.

This volume sets out to investigate the linguistic ecologies of Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, with chapters that combine empirical and theoretical approaches to the sociolinguistics of multilingualism.

The book investigates the use of the pronouns he and she for inanimate objects (tree, house, bucket, etc.) across different varieties of English. It is the first book-length study of this subject.

Takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on linguistics, philosophy, and sociology~Contains extensive cross-linguistic data to illustrate the various clause types under examination~Each chapter concludes with a concise summary, exercises, and suggestions for further reading and research

Takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on linguistics, philosophy, and sociology~Contains extensive cross-linguistic data to illustrate the various clause types under examination~Each chapter concludes with a concise summary, exercises, and suggestions for further reading and research

This book investigates the use of English third person pronouns (he, she, it) across different varieties of English, where we frequently find he and she used for inanimate objects (the tree a " he, the house a " he, the bucket a " he, but the water a " it). It is the first book-length study of this subject. Varieties of English are discussed in the context of Germanic and Romance languages and dialects as well as a small sample of additional l...

The volume explores the relationship between linguistic universals and language variation. Its contributions identify the recurrent patterns and principles behind the complex spectrum of observable variation. The volume bridges the gap between cross-linguistic variation, regional variation, diachronic variation, contact-induced variation as well as socially conditioned variation. Moreover, it addresses fundamental methodological and theoretica...

This coursebook is an introduction to the fascinating range of regional and social varieties of English encountered around the world.

This textbook invites you on a trip around the globe, uncovering layerby layer the complex, yet intriguing facets of English spoken world-wide. The busy streets of London, the scorched vistas of Australia, the colourful and noisy landscapes of New Delhi - English can be heard everywhere. But what are the specific features of these Englishes? What cultural and sociolinguistic realities underlie their use? This textbook brings this exciting and ...

This coursebook is an introduction to the fascinating range of regional and social varieties of English encountered around the world. It is specially designed to meet the needs of students, each chapter contains useful exercises targeted at three different ability levels and succinct summaries help students to review important facts.