TY - GEN AU - Simpson, Andrew TI - Language and society: an introduction SN - 9780190210663 U1 - 306.44 PY - 2019/// CY - New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Sociolinguistics KW - Language N2 - Provides a succinct and accessible introduction to language and society for non-majors Explores topics related to the sociological and political aspects of language in the modern era, with special attention to global English and the extinction of minority languages Covers diverse topics including multilingualism, gendered practices in language, and the ways that language may possibly influence a speaker's perception of the world Chapters include activities and suggestions for further reading ER -