Anthropological Linguistics
Perspectives from Africa
Andrea Hollington editor Nico Nassenstein editor Alice Mitchell editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Benjamins Publishing Co
Published:1st Feb '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection presents new research on key topics in anthropological linguistics, with a focus on African languages. While Africanist linguists have long been concerned with sociocultural aspects of language structure and use, no comprehensive volume dedicated to the anthropological linguistics of Africa has yet been published. This volume seeks to fill this gap. The chapters address a broad range of topics in anthropological linguistics, including classic themes such as spatial reference, color, kin terms, and emotion, as well as emerging interests in the linguistic expression of personhood, sociality, and language ideology. All contributions are based on original empirical research and present insights into African language practices from a sociocultural perspective. The volume showcases research on dozens of African languages spoken across the continent, with particular emphasis on languages of East Africa. This book will be of interest to areal specialists as well as to anthropological linguists worldwide.
ISBN: 9789027214409
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1000g
485 pages