Alessandro Duranti introduces linguistic anthropology as an interdisciplinary field that 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 organization and meaning of conversational structures, and the notion of participation as a unit of analysis. Linguistic Anthropology will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students.
New introduction to linguistic anthropology
Duranti well-known in field, in both Europe and USA. Co-edited successful Re-thinking Context for CUP
Distinctive approach looking at conversation and interaction
Linguistic anthropology hot topic at the moment