Title: Anthropological Linguistics
Subtitle: Perspectives from Africa
Series Title: Culture and Language Use 23
Publication Year: 2024
Publisher: John Benjamins
http://www.benjamins.com/
Book URL: https://benjamins.com/catalog/clu.23

Editor: Andrea Hollington
Editor: Alice Mitchell
Editor: Nico Nassenstein
Hardback: ISBN: 9789027214409 Pages: 499 Price: U.S. $ 135.00
Hardback: ISBN: 9789027214409 Pages: 499 Price: U.K. £ 88.00
Hardback: ISBN: 9789027214409 Pages: 499 Price: Europe EURO 105.00
Hardback: ISBN: 9789027214409 Pages: 499 Price: Europe EURO 111.30
Abstract:

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.

Written In: English (eng)