This book investigates the intersection of sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics, exploring how large-scale language data can illuminate social patterns in language use. It examines the methodologies and theoretical frameworks that bridge these two fields, demonstrating how corpus analysis can provide empirical evidence for sociolinguistic theories and how sociolinguistic questions can guide corpus compilation and analysis. The work addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by using computational methods to study language in its social context.

The book is likely to be regarded as a significant contribution to the fields of sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics, offering a rigorous academic treatment of their convergence. Its focus on methodology and empirical evidence suggests it will appeal to researchers and advanced students seeking to understand how computational approaches can advance sociolinguistic inquiry. The integration of theoretical discussions with practical case studies indicates a comprehensive scope for those interested in the quantitative study of language in society.