Living Language

An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: Laura M. Ahearn ISBN: 9781444340549
Publisher: Wiley Publication: March 21, 2011
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: Laura M. Ahearn
ISBN: 9781444340549
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: March 21, 2011
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

Accessible and clearly written, Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology introduces readers to the study of language in real-life social contexts around the world through the contemporary theory and practice of linguistic anthropology.

  • A highly accessible introduction to the study of language in real-life social contexts around the world
  • Combines classic studies on language and cutting-edge contemporary scholarship and assumes no prior knowledge in linguistics or anthropology
  • Provides a unifying synthesis of current research and considers future directions for the field
  • Covers key topics such as: language and gender, race, and ethnicity; language acquisition and socialization in children and adults; language death and revitalization; performance; language and thought; literacy practices; and multilingualism and globalization
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Accessible and clearly written, Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology introduces readers to the study of language in real-life social contexts around the world through the contemporary theory and practice of linguistic anthropology.

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