Linguistic anthropology - Duranti, Alessandro (Cambridge University Press, 1997)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 348-386) and indexes
The scope of linguistic anthropology -- Theories of culture -- Linguistic diversity -- Ethnographic methods -- Transcription : from writing to digitized images -- Meaning in linguistic forms -- Speaking as social action -- Conversational exchanges -- Units of participation -- Conclusions -- Appendix: Practical tips on recording interaction
Alessandro Duranti introduces linguistic anthropology as an interdisciplinary field which studies language as a cultural resource and speaking as a cultural practice. Linguistic Anthropology will appeal to both undergraduates and graduate students