Eberhard Wagner
German linguist and author
Born
January 4th, 1938
87 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Eberhard Wagner was a German academic and linguist. Focused on the study of the interactions between language and society, he contributed extensively to the fields of sociolinguistics and applied linguistics. Wagner published numerous articles and books, offering insights into the complexities of language use in various contexts. His academic work was characterized by a strong emphasis on empirical research and analysis, shedding light on the social dimensions of language. Wagner also engaged in teaching, helping to shape the next generation of linguists through his academic positions at various institutions.
Published works on sociolinguistics
Academic contributions to applied linguistics
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