ISBN 0521862647. Hardback Textbook. Tight sound copy in good condition with no apparent markings to the book except black remainder slash to bottom edge, narrow brownish waterstain along right edge of book on pages 85-125, slight rippling to page edges (all pages move freely), minor rubs and bumps to cover corners. No statement of later printing on copyright page.

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Title

Code-Switching

Publisher

Cambridge, UK ; Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Publication Date

2009

ISBN 10

0521862647

ISBN 13

9780521862646

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Later Edition

Condition

Good

Dust Jacket Condition

No Dustjacket

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No Signature

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Synopsis

It is quite commonplace for bilingual speakers to use two or more languages, dialects or varieties in the same conversation, without any apparent effort. The phenomenon, known as code-switching, has become a major focus of attention in linguistics. This concise and original study explores how, when and where code-switching occurs. Drawing on a diverse range of examples from medieval manuscripts to rap music, novels to advertisements, emails to political speeches, and above all everyday conversation, it argues that code-switching can only be properly understood if we study it from a variety of perspectives. It shows how sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic, grammatical and developmental aspects of code-switching are all interdependent, and findings in each area are crucial to others. Breaking down barriers across the discipline of linguistics, this pioneering book confronts fundamental questions about what a 'native language' is, and whether languages can be meaningfully studied outside of the individuals who use them.

About the Author

Penelope Gardner-Chloros is Lecturer in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Culture, Birkbeck College, University of London.

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