Kuipers joel c (27 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Indonesia's policy since independence has been to foster the national language. In some regions, local languages are still political rallying points, but their significance has diminished, and the rapid spread of Indonesian as the national language of political and religious authority has been described as the 'miracle of the developing world'. Among the Weyewa, on the island of Sumba, this shift has displaced a once vibrant tradition of ritual poetic speech, which until recently was an important source of authority, tradition, and identity. But it has also given rise to new and hybrid forms of poetic expression. This first study to analyse language change in relation to political marginality argues that political coercion or cognitive process of 'style reduction' may partially explain what has happened, but equally important in language shift is the role of linguistic ideologies.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First Thus. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780521624954.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1990. Asia, Indonesia. University of Pennsylvania Press. Very good - fine cloth and dust jacket 198p. Older cover design.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. monograph #56 edition. 511 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. monograph #56 edition. 511 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. pp. 304.

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Zustand: New. A study of the effects of the spread of Indonesian on local ritual speech on Sumba island. Series Editor(s): Irvine, Judith T.; Schieffelin, Bambi B.; Goodwin, Marjorie Harness; Kulick, Don; Lucy, John; Ochs, Elinor; Silverstein, Michael. Series: Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundations of Language. Num Pages: 204 pages, 19 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMN; CFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310. . 1998. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Map, black and white illustrations, xvii + 183pp, notes, references, index, appendix, light rubbing on corners, very good paperback copy. Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundation of Language 18. "Indonesia's policy since independence has been to foster the national language. In some regions, local languages are still political rallying points, but their significance has diminished, and the rapid spread of Indonesian as the national language of political and religious authority has been described as the 'miracle of the developing world'. Among the Weyewa, on the island of Sumba, this shift has displaced a once vibrant tradition of ritual poetic speech, which until recently was an important source of authority, tradition, and identity. But it has also given rise to new and hybrid forms of poetic expression. This first study to analyse language change in relation to political marginality argues that political coercion or cognitive process of 'style reduction' may partially explain what has happened, but equally important in language shift is the role of linguistic ideologies." (Publisher's description). …

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 285 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Indonesia's policy since independence has been to foster the national language. In some regions, local languages are still political rallying points, but their significance has diminished, and the rapid spread of Indonesian as the national language of political and religious authority has been described as the 'miracle of the developing world'. Among the Weyewa, on the island of Sumba, this shift has displaced a once vibrant tradition of ritual poetic speech, which until recently was an important source of authority, tradition, and identity. But it has also given rise to new and hybrid forms of poetic expression. This first study to analyse language change in relation to political marginality argues that political coercion or cognitive process of 'style reduction' may partially explain what has happened, but equally important in language shift is the role of linguistic ideologies.…

Zustand: New. No detailed description available for Power in Performance .Kuipers Joel C. : Joel C. Kuipers is Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at George Washington University.&Uumlber den AutorJoel C. Kuipers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Among the Weyewa of the eastern Indonesian island of Sumba, spokesmen seek to inscribe their traditions and sacred obligations through ritual speaking performances. In a series of lively poetic dialogues, performers use a distinctive couplet style to pursue the trail of their ancestors.…

Zustand: New. A study of the effects of the spread of Indonesian on local ritual speech on Sumba island. Series: Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundations of Language. Num Pages: 204 pages, 19 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMN; CFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450. . 1998. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 183 pages. 9.50x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Indonesia's policy since independence has been to foster the national language. In some regions, local languages are still political rallying points, but their significance has diminished, and the rapid spread of Indonesian as the national language of political and religious authority has been described as the 'miracle of the developing world'. Among the Weyewa, on the island of Sumba, this shift has displaced a once vibrant tradition of ritual poetic speech, which until recently was an important source of authority, tradition, and identity. But it has also given rise to new and hybrid forms of poetic expression. This first study to analyse language change in relation to political marginality argues that political coercion or cognitive process of 'style reduction' may partially explain what has happened, but equally important in language shift is the role of linguistic ideologies.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 192 pages. 9.75x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. . . 2018. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.