Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
ISBN-10
1119060664
ISBN-13
9781119060666
Series
Living Language
Category
Social Science
Pages
392
Language
English
Published
2016-10-06
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Laura M. Ahearn

Description

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

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