9781405124416-1405124415-Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

ISBN-13: 9781405124416
ISBN-10: 1405124415
Edition: 1
Author: Laura M. Ahearn
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: Blackwell Pub
Format: Paperback 348 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781405124416
ISBN-10: 1405124415
Edition: 1
Author: Laura M. Ahearn
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: Blackwell Pub
Format: Paperback 348 pages

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Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (ISBN-13: 9781405124416 and ISBN-10: 1405124415), written by authors Laura M. Ahearn, was published by Blackwell Pub in 2011. With an overall rating of 3.8 stars, it's a notable title among other Linguistics (Words, Language & Grammar , Cultural, Anthropology) books. You can easily purchase or rent Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Linguistics books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.37.

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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
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