New perspectives on how and why syntax varies between and within speakers, focusing on explaining theoretical backgrounds and methods.

Variation studies is an increasingly popular area in linguistics, becoming embedded in curriculum design, conferences, and research. However, the field is at ri

Drawing on cutting-edge research, this book shows how tools from formal semantics can be used to formalize theories from sociolinguistics.

This book investigates the connections between evaluative judgements on language and the larger social, cultural, and political issues that shed light on the pr

This groundbreaking collection showcases Jenny Cheshire’s influential work in bringing greater attention to quantitative analysis of socio-grammatical variati