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Man's many voices; language in its cultural context.
Covers many areas of sociolinguistics with examples from around the world, including Njamal kinship terminology (p.21-7) and Walbiri tyiliwiri secret language (p.154-6).
Record details
- ISBN: 0030810019
- ISBN: 9780030810015
- Physical Description: xi, 222 pages 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, Holt, Rinehart and Winston [1970]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Language and its setting -- Kinship terminology -- Componential analysis -- Literal and extended meanings -- Semantics and syntax -- Verbal definitions -- The social situation -- India -- Black English -- Verse and linguistic games -- Linguistic virtuosity -- Borrowing and linguistic continuity -- Language diversification.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- Egalement disponible en ligne.
- Additional Physical Form available Note:
- Also issued online.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Language and culture.
Acculturation.
Social organisation > Kinship > Kinship terms.
Language > Sociolinguistics > Secret and special languages.
Nyamal language (A58) (WA SF51-05)
Nyamal people (A58) (WA SF51-05)
Warlpiri language (C15) (NT SF52-04)
Warlpiri people (C15) (NT SF52-04)
Northern Territory > Central NT.
Pilbara area (WA SF50, SF51, SG50)
Western Desert (WA SF51, SF52, SG51, SG52)
Acculturation.
Language and culture.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | P 35 .B87 1970 | 252340 | Stacks | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Related Resource: https://bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/oclc/301598965
- French equivalent / Équivalent français