An Anthropology of Names and Naming

Cambridge University Press, 2009

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Many philosophers and linguists suggest that names are 'just' labels, but parents internationally are determined to get their children's names 'right'. This book illustrates the intersection of names and naming with current interests in political processes, the relation between bodies and personal identities, and ritual and daily social life.

ISBN-13
9780521121712
ISBN-10
052112171X
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
Publication date
2009-10-29
Pages
304
Dimensions
159x255x22
Weight
460