The papers in this second volume show some of the results of the empirical exploration of Bernstein's hypothesis. The volume represents a significant contribution not only to the study of the sociology of language, but also to education and the social sciences.This collection demonstrates the magnitude of Bernstein's pioneering contribution to socio-linguistic studies-S. John Eggleston, Times Educational Supplement | Applied Studies Towards a Sociology of Language by Basil Bernstein, Paperback | Indigo Chapters