Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

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

Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology 2nd Edition is written by Laura M. Ahearn and published by Wiley-Blackwell. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology are 9781119060710, 1119060710 and the print ISBNs are 9781119060604, 1119060605