Living language : an introduction to linguistic anthropology / Laura M. Ahearn.

Revised and updated of the previous edition: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-353) and index.

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.