How does language construct identity, and representations of people?
As 6000 languages face extinction, Language, Society and Power is the essential introductory text to studying language in a variety of social contexts.This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences thought and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. Learning a language can open your mind and allow you to see the world in new and exciting ways, which is why the rich tapestry of languages is intertwined with our own