
Living Language
An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Laura M. Ahearn(Author)
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
Published on 18. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4051-2441-6 (ISBN)
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Description
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
Reviews / Votes
"...Laura Ahearn's Living Language stands out for its deft integration of disparate approaches to linguistic anthropology, highlighting the field's rich range of intellectual genealogies and contemporary innovations." "This book is deserving of high praise for managing to capture the field's nuance and complexity, while doing so in a way that is accessible, timely, and of interest to both specialists and non-specialists alike." (Journal of Linguistic Anthropology, 5 December 2014) "Overall, this reviewer finds the book balanced, appreciable and well written." (Anthropological Notebooks, 1 October 2012) "In conclusion, we strongly recommend the book for both undergraduate and graduate introductory courses. In conclusion, we strongly recommend the book for both undergraduate and graduate introductory courses." (Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 1 November 2012) "It is a very useful as a library resource and for general readers, as it is well organized, clearly written, and supported with both classic and recent studies. Summing Up: Recommended. General and undergraduate libraries." (Choice, 1 January 2012)More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 22.9 cm
Width: 15.4 cm
Thickness: 1.7 cm
Weight
472 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-2441-6 (9781405124416)
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Person
Laura M. Ahearn is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University, USA. She is the author of Invitations to Love: Literacy, Love Letters, and Social Change in Nepal.
Content
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Language: Some Basic Questions
Part II: Communities of Speakers, Hearers, Readers, and Writers
Part III: Language, Power, and Social Differentiation
Notes
References
Index