Culture and Communication

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Culture and Communication

An Introduction

Communication studies Cultural studies Media studies Social and cultural anthropology Media, entertainment, information and communication industries

Author: James M. Wilce

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Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Published on: 15th June 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 23 Mb

ISBN: 9781108157940


Introduction

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.

Features

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.

Online Resources

Accompanying online resources include a test bank with answers, useful links, an instructor's manual, and a sign language case study.

Coverage

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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