The Routledge Handbook of Language and Culture

<P><EM>The Routledge Handbook of Language and Culture</EM> presents the first comprehensive survey of research on the relationship between language and culture. It provides readers with a clear and accessible introduction to both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies of language and culture, and addresses key issues of language and culturally based linguistic research from a variety of perspectives and theoretical frameworks.</P><P>This <I>Handbook</I> features thirty-three newly commissioned chapters which</P><UL><P><LI>cover key areas such as cognitive psychology, cognitive linguistics, cognitive anthropology, linguistic anthropology, cultural anthropology, and sociolinguistics</LI><LI>offer insights into the historical development, contemporary theory, research, and practice of each topic, and explore the potential future directions of the field </LI><LI>show readers how language and culture research can be of practical benefit to applied areas of research and practice, such as intercultural communication and second language teaching and learning.</LI><P></P></UL><P>Written by a group of prominent scholars from around the globe, <I>The Routledge Handbook of Language and Culture</I> provides a vital resource for scholars and students working in this area.</P>