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Language and Materiality: Ethnographic and Theoretical Explorations presents a comprehensive examination of how language intersects with the material world. Through carefully selected ethnographic case studies, contributors investigate the ways in which language is not merely a symbolic system but is deeply entangled with physical objects, spaces, and sensory experiences.
The book challenges traditional linguistic approaches by demonstrating that meaning-making involves material practices and encounters. From examining brand names and consumer goods to exploring linguistic landscapes and digital interfaces, the collection reveals how language gains significance through its material instantiations. This interdisciplinary work brings together perspectives from linguistics, anthropology, and material culture studies to offer fresh insights into how people create, negotiate, and experience meaning in their daily lives.
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