Social Class, Language and Communication

by W. Brandis, D. Henderson

Overview

Originally published in 1970, Social Class, Language and Communication explores the different effects of parental social class, the ability and sex of the child and a measure of the mother’s reported communication to her child, upon aspects of five-year-old children’s speech. The study shows the relationship between a measure of linguistic flexibility in children and their family’s social class position and includes the construction and application of an index of maternal communication and control. Today it can be read in its historical context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032993935
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/09/2025
Series:	Primary Socialization, Language and Education
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Walter Brandis

Dorothy Henderson

Table of Contents

Introduction.  History of the Research.  1. Social Class Differences in Form-Class Usage among Five-Year-Old Children  2. Social Class Differences in Form-Class Switching among Five-Year-Old Children  3. Social Class Differences in Communication and Control.  Appendixes.

Editorial Reviews

Review for the original edition:

‘The mixture of competent research and sensitive comment is indeed outstanding. The book should join the early Bernstein papers as compulsory reading for all students of education.’ – The Times Educational Supplement

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