The Handbook of Language and Gender is a collection of articles written by leading specialists in the field that examines the dynamic ways in which women and men develop and manage gendered identities through their talk. * Examines the dynamic ways that women and men develop and manage gendered identities through their talk. * Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and stimulating picture of the field for students and researchers in a wide range of disciplines. * Features data and case studies from interactions in different social contexts and from a range of different communities. * Includes contributions from the leading specialists in the field.