The Correct Language, Tojolabal (RLE Linguistics F: World Linguistics)

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book The Correct Language, Tojolabal (RLE Linguistics F: World Linguistics) by Louanna Furbee-Losee, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Louanna Furbee-Losee ISBN: 9781317918257
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 23, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Louanna Furbee-Losee
ISBN: 9781317918257
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 23, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Definitions of language cluster around two non-contradictory views: one that language is a shared code, a social entity, and the other that language is the knowledge that enables a native speaker to produce and understand speech. In examining the language and culture of the Tojolabal (Mayan) Indians of Mexico, this book argues that language is a cognitive system, as is culture, of which language is but a part. The author is most interested in the interfaces between language and social phenomena and between language and other systems of culture, and demonstrates that research on the dialectic between language and social context, and that between language and other systems of culture, leads to fruitful generalizations about the nature of language as a human capacity.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Definitions of language cluster around two non-contradictory views: one that language is a shared code, a social entity, and the other that language is the knowledge that enables a native speaker to produce and understand speech. In examining the language and culture of the Tojolabal (Mayan) Indians of Mexico, this book argues that language is a cognitive system, as is culture, of which language is but a part. The author is most interested in the interfaces between language and social phenomena and between language and other systems of culture, and demonstrates that research on the dialectic between language and social context, and that between language and other systems of culture, leads to fruitful generalizations about the nature of language as a human capacity.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Uncertainty, Diversity and The Common Good by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Masculine Shame by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Urban Problems and Planning in the Developed World (Routledge Revivals) by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Imitation, Contagion, Suggestion by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book School-smart and Mother-wise by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Sojourner Truth by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Civic Education in the Asia-Pacific Region by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Childhood in World History by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Union Contributions to Labor Welfare Policy and Practice by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Ethics and Community in the Health Care Professions by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Norman Tradition and Transcultural Heritage by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book An Anthology of Russian Folktales by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Perspectives on Organizational Fit by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Beyond Cognitive Metaphor Theory by Louanna Furbee-Losee
Cover of the book Breastfeeding by Louanna Furbee-Losee
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy