THE EVOLVING WORD: Sociolinguistics from Analog to AI and Beyond
Price : Rp 188.000;
First Edition, August 2026
17,6 x 25 cm, xviii + 149 Pages
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Authors:
Dr. Meisuri, M.A.
Rita Hartati, S.S., M.Hum.
Elisa Betty Manullang, S.S., M.Hum.
Editor :
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Cover Design:
Riski Prahmana Putra
This book discusses:
This book contains a exploration of the evolution of sociolinguistics as language and society move from the analog era into the digital age, artificial intelligence, and emerging forms of human–technology interaction. It presents a comprehensive perspective on how language variation, social identity, stratification, power, and ideology have shaped communication in traditional social contexts, while also examining how these dynamics are transformed by social media, digital communities, automated technologies, and AI-driven communication. The book further addresses contemporary issues surrounding language, identity, bias, digital norms, standardization, and language ecology, before extending the discussion toward the post-human era and the growing role of technology in shaping linguistic practices and social relationships. Particular attention is given to ethical governance, language policy, sustainability, and the need to ensure that technological development remains socially responsible and inclusive. By connecting classical sociolinguistic perspectives with contemporary digital transformations and future possibilities, this book is expected to provide a valuable reference for students, academics, researchers, language practitioners, and readers interested in understanding the evolving relationship between language, society, and technology in an increasingly AI-driven world.
The chapters to be discussed in this book:
Part I Classical Sociolinguistics and the Dawn of the Digital Age (The Past)
Chapter 1: Foundations of Sociolinguistics: Core Concepts and Istorical Context
Chapter 2: Language Variation, Social Identity, and Stratification
Chapter 3: Language, Power, and Ideology in Pre-Digital Contexts
Part II The Digital and AI Transformation
Chapter 4: Social Media, Slang, and Digital Communities
Chapter 5: Human-Technology Interaction: Agents and Pragmatics
Chapter 6: Language, Identity, and Bias in Digital Spaces
Chapter 7: Automated Services and Public Encounters
Part III Future Frontiers, Sustainability, and Ethics
Chapter 8: Digital Norms, Standardization, And Language Ecology
Chapter 9: Sociolinguistics in the Post-Human Era
Chapter 10: Ethical Governance, Policy, and Sustainable Futures