Culture and Communication

Culture and Communication
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 387
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ISBN-10 : 9781108158305
ISBN-13 : 1108158307
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Book Synopsis Culture and Communication by : James M. Wilce

Download or read book Culture and Communication written by James M. Wilce and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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