Sociolinguistics and the Narrative Turn Researching Language and Society in Contexts of Change and Transition |
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| Author:
| Tirvassen, Rada |
| Series title: | Brill's Studies in Language, Cognition and Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-38094-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2018 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $130.00 |
Book Description:
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In proposing the use of an alternative method for generating knowledge in the field of sociolinguistics, this book presents a fresh point of view. To introduce his argument, the author gives a well-considered critique of some of the guiding principles of traditional sociolinguists. Then, conducting a small-scale study involving seven participants, he shows how a qualitative narrative approach can renew the theorisation of the relationship between language and society.
In proposing the use of an alternative method for generating knowledge in the field of sociolinguistics, this book presents a fresh point of view. To introduce his argument, the author gives a well-considered critique of some of the guiding principles of traditional sociolinguists. Then, conducting a small-scale study involving seven participants, he shows how a qualitative narrative approach can renew the theorisation of the relationship between language and society.