Ndlovu, Sambulo
(ed.)
Editorial: Walter de Gruyter
Colección: Anthropological Linguistics [AL] ; 4
Número de páginas: 391 págs.
Fecha de edición: 07-08-2023
EAN: 9783110759174
ISBN: 978-3-11-075917-4
Precio (sin IVA): 126,45 €
Precio (IVA incluído): 131,51 €
This book fills a gap in the literature as it uniquely approaches onomastics from the perspective of both anthropology and linguistics. It addresses names and cultures from 16 countries and five continents, thus offering readers an opportunity to comprehend and compare names and naming practices across cultures. The chapters presented in this book explore the cultural significance of personal names, naming ceremonies, conventions and practices. They illustrate how these names and practices perform certain culture-specific functions, such as religion, identity and social activity.