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Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this introductory work, Janet Holmes examines the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. The book is divided into three sections which explain basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of both classic approaches and the most recent research. This fourth edition has been revised and updated throughout using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including: new sections on koines and koineisation, linguistic landscapes, New Englishes, Stylisation, language and sexuality, societal approaches to attitude research, forensic linguistics; a new section of informative examples, exercises and maps; fully updated further reading and references sections