The Routledge Handbook of Language and Culture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415527019)

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Culture presents the first authoritative survey of research on the relationship between language and culture. Providing readers with a clear and accessible introduction to both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies of language and culture, it offers insights into their historical development, contemporary theory, research and practice, and explores the potential future directions of the field. Written by a group of prominent scholars from around the globe, the Handbook's thirty-three newly commissioned chapters provide a vital resource for scholars and students interested in language and culture.