Guldemann, Tom
The Language of Hunter-Gatherers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781009299558
- author:
- Guldemann, Tom
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 746
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.8 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Language of Hunter-Gatherers By Tom Güldemann, Patrick McConvell and Richard A. Rhodes Cambridge University Press, 2022 This volume presents a unique perspective on hunter-gatherer societies by examining their languages. With its worldwide coverage, it provides an in-depth look at the state of these societies at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The authors challenge long-held assumptions about the limits on social dynamism in hunter-gatherer societies, revealing that their languages are no different from those of other societies. The book offers a fresh insight into the inner workings of modern hunter-gatherer societies, exploring how they survive and interact with societies that produce more. This study serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of language and culture in contemporary hunter-gatherer communities.