Language and Culture in Dialogue

The relationship between language and culture is explored in the book by Andrew J. Strathern and Pamela J. Stewart, highlighting the role of language as a social practice and a tool for understanding the world. Through an anthropological lens, the book emphasizes the embodied nature of relationships and experience, placing the body at the forefront of understanding language in culture. Drawing on extensive field research from diverse regions, the book offers a comprehensive world anthropology that connects European, North American, and Asia-Pacific approaches to the topic, benefiting students and scholars of sociocultual anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and linguistics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In their book, Andrew J. Strathern and Pamela J. Stewart delve into the intricate relationship between language and culture, emphasizing language as both a social practice and a tool for understanding and interpreting the world. Through an anthropological lens, they shed light on the embodied nature of relationships and experiences, providing a fresh perspective on traditional linguistic approaches. By placing the body at the forefront of their analysis, Strathern and Stewart offer a profound understanding of language in culture. This understanding not only helps us comprehend how language enables us to adapt to the world of material experience but also contributes to our broader understanding of culture itself. Written in a accessible and engaging style, the book draws on extensive primary field research from diverse regions such as Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Japan, Taiwan, Scotland, and Ireland. This rich data serves as a foundation for their comprehensive world anthropology, which brings together European, North American, and Asia-Pacific perspectives on the topic. Whether you are a student or scholar of sociocultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, or linguistics, this captivating work will provide valuable insights into how language informs and shapes the various components of our culture.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367785727