Linguistic Anthropology (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) by Alessandro Duranti (PDF)

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In this textbook, first published in 1997, Alessandro Duranti introduces linguistic anthropology as an interdisciplinary field which studies language as a cultural resource and speaking as a cultural practice. The theories and methods of linguistic anthropology are introduced through a discussion of linguistic diversity, grammar in use, the role of speaking in social interaction, the organisation and meaning of conversational structures, and the notion of participation as a unit of analysis. An entire chapter is devoted to the notion of culture, and there are invaluable methodological chapters on ethnography and transcription. Original in its treatment and yet eminently clear and readable, Linguistic Anthropology will appeal to both upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

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⭐Reading this book I felt Duranti to be less of a linguist and more of an anthropologist–which I found to be a useful approach, giving quite a different perspective on the field than, for example, William Foley’s book of similar title. Especially interesting were the sections on fieldwork methodology and ethics, a topic which I haven’t seen covered in other books on linguistic anthropology. However, some of the linguistic stuff could have been explained in more detail, and Duranti doesn’t include as much on recent perspectives as some others.

⭐as well as key concepts of the field and analysis methods. my advisor recommended I read this. wish I had read it sooner.

⭐I bought a used one, but when it came and I opened the package I found no difference with a new one. Extremely satisfied!

⭐I just finished reading Alesandro Duranti’s 1997 book for my linguistic anthropology core class. I wanted to take the opportunity here to comment on this book. A. Duranti goes through all of the major theoretical underpinnings and morphological manifestations that the discipline has endured since its inception from the likes of Boas and Sapir in the early 20th century. It has changed and gone through many necessary changes during its lifetime. In order to truly place our finger on the intentions of the “other,” we must strive to open a dialogue with the “other” through the practice of speaking, analysis of discourse, and make assumptions based on interpretations to better understand the cultural baggage each one of us carries. This is healthy and natural, and summarizes what it means to be human. Linguistic anthropology taps into human psychology, and the social enterprise in many ways that I have never been able to imagine. A. Duranti eloquently explains linguistic anthropology’s rightful place as a science and a discipline worthy of perpetuation in posterity. I sincerely hope others read it in order to assist in this perpetuation of what it means to be human through the practice of speaking.

⭐Best introduction to the field of linguistic anthropology, showing what anthropology can bring to the study of language.

⭐Exacto en todo.

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