Sociolinguistics: An International Handbook Of ... [ 2026 Release ]

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.

: The work is organized into nine major sections, including: Sociolinguistics: An International Handbook of ...

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

(also known as Soziolinguistik ) is a comprehensive, multi-volume reference work edited by Ulrich Ammon, Norbert Dittmar, Klaus J. Mattheier, and Peter Trudgill . Published by De Gruyter Brill , it is part of the Handbooks of Linguistics and Communication Science (HSK) series and is considered a foundational text for the discipline. Key Features of the Handbook Mattheier, and Peter Trudgill

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

: Short articles on 22 specific sociolinguistic challenges, such as language planning and standardization.

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