Table of Contents

* Preface* Chapter 1: Linguistic Anthropology* Chapter 2: Language Levels* Chapter 3: Language and Social Phenomena* Chapter 4: Conversation and Discourse* Chapter 5: Variation* Chapter 6: Language and Cognition* Chapter 7: Conceptual Metaphors* Chapter 8: Miscellaneous Topics* Glossary* Bibliography* Index

About the Author

Marcel Danesi is Professor of Semiotics and Linguistic Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. His main research interests are semiotic theory and youth culture. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of Semiotica, the official journal of the International Association for Semiotic Studies.

Reviews

In his characteristically lucid and clear writing style, Marcel Danesi explains and demystifies the science of linguistics. The logical organization of this textbook, replete with superb examples of every linguistic process and phenomenon presented, adds to its appeal for the student of anthropological linguistics. This extremely reader-friendly volume also has a very useful final glossary of key concepts and terms and a comprehensive bibliography of essential references in the field, all of which add to its functionality. This book is the best introduction to linguistic anthropology available today." - Frank Nuessel, University of Louisville