Living Language
An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | Laura M. Ahearn | ISBN: | 9781119060710 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | October 6, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Laura M. Ahearn |
| ISBN: | 9781119060710 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | October 6, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
Revised and updated, the 2nd Edition of Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology presents an accessible introduction to the study of language in real-life social contexts around the world through the contemporary theory and practice of linguistic anthropology.
- Presents 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
- Features a series of updates and revisions for this new edition, including an all-new chapter on forms of nonverbal language
- Provides a unifying synthesis of current research and considers future directions for the field
Revised and updated, the 2nd Edition of Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology presents an accessible introduction to the study of language in real-life social contexts around the world through the contemporary theory and practice of linguistic anthropology.
- Presents 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
- Features a series of updates and revisions for this new edition, including an all-new chapter on forms of nonverbal language
- Provides a unifying synthesis of current research and considers future directions for the field
