Culture and Communication

This introductory textbook of culture and communication shows students how to use language as a tool to reveal cultural phenomena.

James M. Wilce's new textbook introduces students to the role of linguistic analysis in anthropology. Featuring a range of study aids and online resources, it is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students taking introductory courses on culture and communication, and linguistic anthropology.James M. Wilce's new textbook introduces students to the study of language as a tool in anthropology. Solidly positioned in linguistic anthropology, it is the first textbook to combine clear explanations of language and linguistic structure with current anthropological theory. It features a range of study aids, including chapter summaries, learning objectives, figures, exercises, key terms and suggestions for further reading, to guide student understanding. The complete glossary includes both anthropological and linguist terminology. An Appendix features material on phonetics and phonetic representation. Accompanying online resources include a test bank with answers, useful links, an instructor's manual, and a sign language case study. Covering an extensive range of topics not found in existing textbooks, including semiotics and the evolution of animal and human communication, this book is an essential resource for introductory courses on language and culture, communication and culture, and linguistic anthropology.