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_.

Illustrating the effect of class relationships upon the institutionalizing of elaborate codes in the school, the papers in this volume each develop from the previous one and demonstrate the evolution of the concepts discussed.

The papers in this volume show the origin and development of Bernstein's theoretical studies into the relationships between social class, patterns of language use and the primary socialization of the child. _'Bernstein's hypothesis will require [teachers] to look afresh not only at their pupils' language but at how they teach and how their pupils learn.' __Douglas Barnes, Times Educational Supplement_ _'His honesty is such that it illuminates several aspects of what it is to be a genius.' __Josephine Klein, British Journal (...) of Educational Studies_. (shrink)