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An Introduction to English Sociolinguistics

This textbook, aimed primarily at beginning undergraduates studying for degrees in English, provides an introduction to a range of sociolinguistic theories and the insights they provide for a greater understanding of varieties of English, past and present. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches to sociolinguistic variation, the book provides a systematic overview of such topics as: * 'English' as a social and as a linguistic concept* The relationship between regional and social dialectology, and their application to the study of English* English historical sociolinguistics, from Old English to late Modern English* Sociolinguistics and change in English* Outcomes of contact involving varieties of English* English and language planning* English, sociolinguistics and linguistic theory.The book contains data drawn from studies of English as it is used around the world. Throughout, there is an emphasis on facilitating a deeper understanding of linguistic variation in English and the soc

The book contains data drawn from studies of English as it is used around the world.

Introduction to Late Modern English

Some twenty years ago it was widely believed that nothing much happened to the English language since the beginning of the eighteenth century. Recent research has shown that this is far from true, and this book offers an introduction to a period that forms the tail end of the standardisation process (codification and prescription), during which important social changes such as the Industrial Revolution are reflected in the language. Late Modern English is currently receiving a lot of scholarly attention, mainly as a result of new developments in sociohistorical linguistics and corpus linguistics. By drawing on such research the present book offers a much fuller account of the language of the period than was previously possible. It is designed for students and beginning scholars interested in Late Modern English. The volume includes: * a basis in recent research by which sociolinguistic models are applied to earlier stages of the language (1700-1900) * a focus on people as speakers (wherever possible) and writers of English* Research questions aimed at acquiring skills at working with important electronic research tools such as Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), the Oxford English Dictionary and the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography* Reference to electronically available texts and databases such as Martha Ballard's Diary, the Proceedings of the Old Bailey and Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management.

Recent research has shown that this is far from true, and this book offers an introduction to a period that forms the tail end of the standardisation process (codification and prescription), during which important social changes such as the ...

Introduction to Regional Englishes

A description of regional varieties of British English, along with discussion of current research in dialectology/ variationist sociolinguistics.

Roots of English, Joensuu: University of Joensuu. Filppula, Markku, Juhanni
Klemola and Heli Pitkänen (2008), English and Celtic in Contact, London:
Routledge. Finnegan ... Glauser, Robert (1974), The Scottish–English Linguistic
Border: ...

Introduction to English Sociolinguistics

Designed for beginning undergraduates studying for degrees in English, this textbook provides an introduction to a range of sociolinguistic theories and the insights they provide for a greater understanding of varieties of English, past and present. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches to sociolinguistic variation, the book provides a systematic overview such topics as:*'English' as a social and as a linguistic concept*English speech communities*Social and regional dialectology in relation to varieties of English*English historical sociolinguistics, from Old English to late Modern English*Sociolinguistics and change in English*Outcomes of contact involving varieties of English*English and language planning*English, sociolinguistics and linguistic theory.The book contains data drawn from studies of English as it is used around the world. Throughout, there is an emphasis on facilitating a deeper understanding of linguistic variation in English and the social, political and cultural contexts in which speakers and writers of English operate.

Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches to sociolinguistic variation, the book provides a systematic overview such topics as:*'English' as a social and as a linguistic concept*English speech communities*Social and regional ...

Linguistic Variation and Change

A comprehensive study of variation and change, including current debates in the area.

A comprehensive study of variation and change, including current debates in the area.

Islamic Financial Services in the United Kingdom

This book emphasises the ways in which UK examples of Islamic financial provision illustrate both the main characteristics of Islamic financial teaching and some key issues in the situation of British Muslims.

It may be though that the marketing power of established 'brand name' scholars is
felt to confer such an advantage that the major banks will be reluctant to part with
them. Once again, a bold break with established practice is more likely to ...

Shari'ah Compliant Private Equity and Islamic Venture Capital

This book focuses on the applicability of Shari'ah-based structures and Islamic venture capital to the private equity industry. It includes case studies and examples of business financial appraisals to give an in-depth view of the application and operatio

... in Europe compiled by the European Venture Capital Association, the
companies surveyed in Europe used venture capital funding to achieve
significant increases in their budgets for research and development, marketing
and training.

Derivatives in Islamic Finance

Shedding light on the way the Islamic finance industry conceptualises the role of financial instruments in a market risk management framework that adheres to the objectives of Islamic jurisprudence, Sherif Ayoub explains the issues surrounding the avoidan

... mainly of illiquid assets (particularly Murabaha financing) and strong
competition emanating from both conventional and other Islamic banks, should
not be expected to garner much success in marketing financial products to their
depositors, ...

Islamic Asset Management

A clear overview of the Islamic asset management marketplace

Alcohol. The prohibition on alcohol is far reaching and extends to distilling,
marketing and sale. It also includes working in the industry: distillers, brewers,
pubs and any business that generates a significant amount of its revenue from
the sale ...

The Handbook of Creative Writing

In this new edition 54 chapters cover the central pillars of writing creatively: the theories behind the creativity, the techniques and writing as a commercial enterprise. With contributions from over 50 poets, novelists, dramatists, publishers, editors, tutors, critics and scholars, this is the essential guide to writing and getting published. DT A 3-in-1 text with outstanding breadth of coverage on the theories, the craft & the business of creative writing DT Includes practical advice on getting published & making money from your writing New for this edition: DT Chapters on popular topics such as 'self-publishing and the rise of the indie author', 'social media', 'flash fiction', 'song lyrics', 'creative-critical hybrids' and 'collaboration in the theatre' DT New and updated exercises to help you practice your writing DT Up-to-date information on teaching, copyright, writing for the web & earning a living as a writer DT Updated Glossary of Terms

Creative Writing programmes continue to grow in popularity despite perennial
scepticism about their pedagogical value and their academic rigour, and despite
their seemingly anomalous position within the modern research university.