Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

By Laura M. Ahearn

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119060605
• ISBN13: 9781119060604
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"