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: How language shifts over time within communities. Dialectology : The study of regional and social dialects.

: Analyzing the relevance of various linguistic levels. Sociolinguistics: An International Handbook of ...

The handbook is designed to provide an "encyclopedia-like" overview of the field, moving beyond sociolinguistics as a mere "interdiscipline" to its status as an established worldwide science. : How language shifts over time within communities

: Contributions are provided in both English and German , reflecting the international nature of the field. The handbook is designed to provide an "encyclopedia-like"

: Detailed discussions on how sociolinguistics applies to language teaching, policy, didactics, and speech therapy. Standard Sociolinguistic Features Covered

While the handbook explores advanced theory, it remains rooted in the core features of the discipline found in resources like Britannica :

: The results of languages interacting, such as code-switching, pidgins, and creoles.