What Is Sociolinguistics?
“This is a delightfully engaging introduction to the passionate purpose of sociolinguistics. Van Herk is a masterful guide who personally escorts students on an informative, entertaining tour of the field. Students experience sociolinguistics through the perfect blend of substance, interaction, and autobiographical perspective.” –Walt Wolfram, North Carolina State University“What is Sociolinguisticsoffers a refreshingly different take on many of the standard, key concepts in the field.  It is funny, clear, and distinctly personal, providing essential information about sociolinguistics and referring students to a host of other works that can take them deeper if they wish.” –John Rickford, Stanford University