With the demographic explosion of young people in major African cities, we are witnessing the emergence of youth languages and new speech forms. In search of we

Most journal articles, edited volumes and monographs on youth language practices deal with one specific variety, one geographical setting, or with one specific

This volume offers a new perspective on sociolinguistics in Africa. Eschewing the traditional approach which looks at the interaction between European and Afric

Most journal articles, edited volumes and monographs on youth language practices deal with one specific variety, one geographical setting, or with one specific

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Youth Culture offers the first essential grounding of critical youth studies within sociolinguistic research. Young peopl