Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
364
Language
English
Published
Feb 28, 2003
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN-10
1588113442
ISBN-13
9781588113443
Description
This work delves into the intricate concept of evidentiality across various languages, exploring how speakers convey the source of their knowledge when making statements. Through careful analysis, the author highlights how this linguistic feature affects communication, reflecting cultural nuances and cognitive processes.
By examining a diverse array of languages, the author illustrates the different strategies employed in evidential marking. Each language presents its own unique challenges and insights that enhance understanding of how knowledge is expressed and interpreted.
The book serves as a vital resource for linguists and anthropologists alike, offering profound insights into the relationship between language, thought, and cultural context. It invites readers to reconsider the implications of how language shapes the way individuals share their knowledge and experiences.
By examining a diverse array of languages, the author illustrates the different strategies employed in evidential marking. Each language presents its own unique challenges and insights that enhance understanding of how knowledge is expressed and interpreted.
The book serves as a vital resource for linguists and anthropologists alike, offering profound insights into the relationship between language, thought, and cultural context. It invites readers to reconsider the implications of how language shapes the way individuals share their knowledge and experiences.