Language Shift and Cultural Reproduction

Explore the intricate relationship between language and culture in "Language Shift and Cultural Reproduction" by Don Kulick. Published by Cambridge University Press in 1997, this compelling anthropological study delves into the dynamics of cultural change among the Gapun community in the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. With 336 pages of insightful analysis, Kulick examines how language shifts impact cultural reproduction and identity. This book is essential for anyone interested in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, and the broader fields of cultural and social science. Discover how language serves as a vital link to cultural heritage and community cohesion in this thought-provoking work.