Description: Language and Society in the Greek and Roman Worlds (Key Themes in Ancient History)James Clackson Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9780521192354 Published 30/04/2015 Language: English Texts written in Latin, Greek and other languages provide ancient historians with their primary evidence, but the role of language as a source for understanding the ancient world is often overlooked. Language played a key role in state-formation and the spread of Christianity, the construction of ethnicity, and negotiating positions of social status and group membership. Language could reinforce social norms and shed light on taboos. This book presents an accessible account of ways in which linguistic evidence can illuminate topics such as imperialism, ethnicity, social mobility, religion, gender and sexuality in the ancient world, without assuming the reader has any knowledge of Greek or Latin, or of linguistic jargon. It describes the rise of Greek and Latin at the expense of other languages spoken around the Mediterranean and details the social meanings of different styles, and the attitudes of ancient speakers towards linguistic differences. 1. The linguistic ecology of the Mediterranean 2. States of languages / languages of states 3. Language and identity 4. Language variation 5. Language, gender, sexuality 6. The languages of Christianity Conclusion dead languages? Bibliographic essay. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3263461RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Language and Society in the Greek and Roman Worlds (Key Themes in
ISBN: 0521192358
Pages: 210
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Language and Society in the Greek and Roman Worlds
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2015
Subject: History
Item Height: 231 mm
Item Weight: 480 g
Type: Textbook
Author: James Clackson
Series: Key Themes in Ancient History
Item Width: 155 mm
Format: Hardcover
