Tomlinson, Matt

The Monologic Imagination (Oxford Studies in Anthropology of Language)

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ISBN 13:
9780190652814
author:
Tomlinson, Matt
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
23.11 x 15.49 x 1.78 centimetres
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Linguistics
Condition:
New
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£51.47

Description

The Monologic Imagination by Matt Tomlinson and Julian Millie explores a crucial aspect of human communication that has been overlooked in recent discussions of language and subjectivity. Mikhail Bakhtin's pioneering work has led scholars to focus on the dialogical nature of discourse, but this book argues that monologues also play a significant role, particularly in charged political and religious contexts. Through ethnographic case studies from around the world, including the United States, Iran, Cuba, Indonesia, Algeria, and Papua New Guinea, Tomlinson and Millie examine how speakers craft single-voiced statements to elicit agreement or faithful replication. This focus on "the monologic imagination" sheds new light on languages' political design and religious force, highlighting the complex interplay between monological and dialogical tendencies. By exploring this often-overlooked aspect of human communication, The Monologic Imagination offers a nuanced understanding of language and its role in shaping social life.

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