Download or read book Concise Encyclopedia of Sociolinguistics written by Rajend Mesthrie and published by Pergamon Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1031 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia provides an overview of the vast subject of sociolinguistics for an audience who may be unfamiliar or just becoming familiar with the area. It also includes a handy reference to key concepts and discipline.