ISBN: 9781119101574 - kisisi (our language): the story of colin and sadiki (new directions in ethnography, band 6) (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Part historic ethnography, part linguistic case study and part a mother s memoir, Kisisi tells the story of two boys (Colin and Sadiki) who, together invented their own language, and of the friendship they shared in postcolonial Kenya.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Cover and edges may have some wear.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. pp. 184.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 184 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Part historic ethnography, part linguistic case study and part a mother's memoir, Kisisi tells the story of two boys (Colin and Sadiki) who, together invented their own language, and of the friendship they shared in postcolonial Kenya.\* Documents and examines the invention of a 'new' language between two boys in postcolonial Kenya\* Offers a unique insight into child language development and use\* Presents a mixed genre narrative and multidisciplinary discussion that describes the children's border-crossing friendship and their unique and innovative private language\* Beautifully written by one of the foremost scholars in child development, language acquisition and education, the book provides a seamless blending of the personal and the ethnographic\* The story of Colin and Sadiki raises profound questions and has direct implications for many fields of study including child language acquisition and socialization, education, anthropology, and the anthropology of childhood.…

Zustand: New. Kisisi braids brilliant linguistic analysis with compelling critical ethnography. A gifted storyteller, Gilmore offers stunning scholarship contesting child language theories and reflecting on the dynamics of stark structural Kenya colonialism. Michelle Fi.