The utility of meaning : what words mean and why
Enfield, N. JAuthor
This book argues that the complex, anthropocentric, and often culture-specific meanings of words have been shaped directly by their history of 'utility' for communication in social life, and explores relations between language, communication, culture, and mind. It contains extensive data from the author's fieldwork on language and culture in Laos.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book argues that the complex, anthropocentric, and often culture-specific meanings of words have been shaped directly by their history of 'utility' for communication in social life, and explores relations between language, communication, culture, and mind. It contains extensive data from the author's fieldwork on language and culture in Laos.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on January 14, 2015).
Lao language
Meaning (Psychology)
East Asian Languages & Literatures
Languages & Literatures