Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

Accessible and clearly written, <i>Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology</i> introduces readers to the study of language in real-life social contexts around the world through the contemporary theory and practice of linguistic anthropology. <ul> <li>A highly accessible introduction to the study of language in real-life social contexts around the world</li> <li>Combines classic studies on language and cutting-edge contemporary scholarship and assumes no prior knowledge in linguistics or anthropology</li> <li>Provides a unifying synthesis of current research and considers future directions for the field</li> <li>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</li> </ul>