(Paperback)

Looks at the problematic and controversial area of identity, re-examining the analytical tools employed in sociolinguistic research. This title is suitable for academics researching sociolinguistics, applied linguistics and second language learning.

(Hardback)

Examines the analytical tools employed in the sociolinguistic research of 'identity' in order to assess their efficiency, establish the roles of language in the identity claims of specific communities of people, and determine the place of identity in a variety of social contexts, including work places and language classrooms.