„Overall, the wide scope of this book means that it will be of interest not only to scholars of language variation and change and those working on the sociolinguistics of globalisation but also to researchers working on the study of reported speech within many other sub-disciplines of linguistics.“ (Journal of Sociolinguistics, 20 March 2015)
„These distinctive perspectives provide the readership with fresh food for thought on the exciting and important topic of quoting and quotatives, and with a more nuanced knowledge base as regards the linguistic properties, social uses and pragmatic functions. In brief, this volume is a treasure trove and highly recommended for those who are keen on communication studies, discourse analysis and sociology.“ (Discourse Studies, 1 January 2015)
"In Labov's tradition of using language variation toaddress socially and linguistically interesting questions, thisbook examines quotatives from many perspectives: from historicalchange and grammaticalisation, to narrative studies and attitudes. Buchstaller has a unique passion for and understanding ofquotatives.„
-- Miriam Meyerhoff, Victoria University of Wellington
“With this book, Buchstaller's coronation as thequeen of quotative introducers is complete. She insightfullyintegrates research from quantitative sociolinguistics, semanticsand pragmatics, language ideology, and the study of languagevariation and change.„
-- John R. Rickford, Stanford University
“Buchstaller's extensive experience as a researcher in thefield shines through in this riveting first-ever overview of theexciting and important topic of quoting and quotatives."
-- Jenny Cheshire, Queen Mary, University of London