The give and take of everyday life : language socialization of Kaluli children
A study of language socialization among the Kaluli people of Papua New Guinea. The author examines the everyday speech activities between children and members of their families, linking them to other social practices and symbolic forms such as exchange systems, gender roles, rituals and myths.
viii, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
9780521235396, 9780521386548, 0521235391, 0521386543
20993322
Machine derived contents note: Preface
1. Introduction
2. Language as a resource for social theory
3. Kaluli children: ideology and everyday life
4. A la ma as a socialising practice
5. Socialisation of appeal and the ada: relationship
6. Socialising reciprocity and creating relationships
7. The development of children's requests
8. The socialisation of gender appropriate behaviours
9. Conclusion
Appendix
Notes
Glossary of Kaluli terms
References
Index