A Companion to Linguistic Anthropology provides a series of in-depth explorations of key concepts and approaches by some of the scholars whose work constitutes the theoretical and methodological foundations of the contemporary study of language as culture.

* Provides a definitive overview of the field of linguistic anthropology, comprised of original contributions by leading scholars in the field

* Summarizes past and contemporary research across the field and is intended to spur students and scholars to pursue new paths in the coming decades

* Includes a comprehensive bibliography of over 2000 entries designed as a resource for anyone seeking a guide to the literature of linguistic anthropology