Reterritorializing Linguistic Landscapes
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A historically, spatially and methodologically rich sub-field of sociolinguistics, Linguistic Landscapes (LL) is a rapidly evolving area of research and study. With contributions by an international team of experts from the USA, Europe, the UK, South Africa, Israel, Hong Kong and Colombia, this volume is a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary account of the most recent theoretical and empirical developments in this area. It covers both the conceptual tools and methodologies used to define and questio
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This collection offers a vital international perspective on linguistic landscapes research, bringing together diverse methodological approaches from scholars across multiple continents. The book provides both conceptual frameworks and practical research tools for examining how language manifests in public spaces, making it essential reading for anyone studying the sociolinguistics of urban environments and visual communication.
What distinguishes this volume is its truly global scope—featuring case studies from Europe to South Africa to Hong Kong—and its interdisciplinary approach that bridges theory with empirical fieldwork. Graduate students and researchers in sociolinguistics, urban studies, and cultural geography will find particularly valuable insights into how language shapes and is shaped by the spaces we inhabit, offering fresh perspectives on this rapidly evolving field.
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