Language and Society introduces the readers to the subject of language and provides the basic information related to it. It talks about the role of language in the politics of the world and associates language with the media. It also discusses the relationship between the use of language and education. Also discussed in the book are the topics of bilingualism and multilingualism and how they play a role in various aspects of life. The book also provides insights on the use of second language and the various approaches to its learning and acquisition and informs the readers about the linguistic variations and the society.