THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF LANGUAGE: AN INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY is an introduction to the field's methodology, skills, techniques, tools and applications that emphasizes questions that anthropologists ask about language and that intrigue students. This authoritative yet approachable fourth edition combines the key areas of linguistic anthropology, addressing issues of power, race, gender and class throughout. Further stressing the everyday relevance of the content, authors Ottenheimer and Pine include "In the Field" vignettes that draw students into the chapter material via stories culled from their own and others' experiences. And "Doing Linguistic Anthropology" and "Cross-Language Miscommunication" features describe real-life applications of core concepts. A revised companion workbook/reader and robust companion website make a complete, integrated package for your course.

1. Linguistic Anthropology.
2. Language and Culture.
3. The Sounds of Language.
4. Words and Sentences.
5. Sign Language and Nonverbal Communication.
6. Language in Action.
7. Writing and Literacy.
8. How and When is Language Possible?
9. Change and Choice.
10. Doing Linguistic Anthropology.

THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF LANGUAGE: AN INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY is an introduction to the field's methodology, skills, techniques, tools and applications that emphasizes questions that anthropologists ask about language and that intrigue students. This authoritative yet approachable fourth edition combines the key areas of linguistic anthropology, addressing issues of power, race, gender and class throughout. Further stressing the everyday relevance of the content, authors Ottenheimer and Pine include "In the Field" vignettes that draw students into the chapter material via stories culled from their own and others' experiences. And "Doing Linguistic Anthropology" and "Cross-Language Miscommunication" features describe real-life applications of core concepts. A revised companion workbook/reader and robust companion website make a complete, integrated package for your course. The text emphasizes contemporary issues and applications of Linguistic Anthropology in a conversational yet authoritative tone, and addresses the social and cultural contexts of language use, with special reference to issues of power, race, gender and class throughout the text. The author includes examples from several languages, including Zapotec, Dyirbal, Turkish and Ukrainian. This edition is available as an integrated package, including a workbook/reader with individual and group exercises and projects. Chapters 5 and 6 have been re-ordered, so that sign language is covered earlier in the text. Sign language is also covered in more detail throughout the book where applicable. Expanded discussion of language discourse in chapter 9, focusing especially on language and identity, and language and power. The text includes more references to current research, thus ensuring that students are receiving the most up-to-date information.