Living Language
An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| 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
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
