Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology — Laura M. Ahearn (2016)

Book 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

Book Details

• Author: Laura M. Ahearn
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Published Date: 2016-12-19
• Published Year: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781119060604