Language and Social Relations (Studies in the Social and

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Language and Social Relations (Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundations of Language No. 24)

Language is closely linked to our social relationships and is the medium through which we participate in a variety of social activities. This fascinating study explores the important role of language in various aspects of our social life, such as identity, gender relations, class, kinship, status, and hierarchies. Drawing on data from over thirty different languages and societies, it shows how language is more than simply a form of social action; it is also an effective tool with which we formulate models of social life and conduct. These models - or particular forms of social behaviour - are linked to the classification of 'types' of action or actor, and are passed 'reflexively' from person to person, and from generation to generation. Providing a unified way of accounting for a variety of social phenomena, this book will be welcomed by all those interested in the interaction between language, culture, and society.

Country	USA
Author	Asif Agha
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Cambridge University Press
EAN	9780521576857
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0521576857
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	446
PublicationDate	2007
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Studio	Cambridge University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Language and Social Relations (Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundations of Language No. 24)