Language As an Ecological Phenomenon : Languaging and Bioecologies in Human-Environment Relationships

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Steffensen, Sune Vork;Cowley, Stephen;Döring, Martin

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Linguistics.

Ecology.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2024

Summary:

This book explores the intersection of linguistics and ecology, emphasizing the role of language as an intrinsic part of both human societies and wider ecosystems. It addresses topics such as climate change, ecological leadership, and the impact of corporate narratives on the environment. The authors introduce the concept of 'languaging' to highlight the dynamic and relational aspects of language in ecological contexts. Drawing on examples from around the world, the book provides insights into how linguistic analysis can contribute to addressing ecological issues. The intended audience includes academics, researchers, and students in linguistics, environmental studies, and related fields. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Contributors

1 Ecolinguistics: Living and Languaging United Sune Vork Steffensen, Martin Döring and Stephen J. Cowley

Part One Energizing Ecolinguistics

2 How (Dairy) Cows and Human Intertwine Languaging Practices Leonie Cornips

3 Ecolinguistics and the Cognitive Ecology of Global Warming Sune Vork Steffensen and Edward Baggs

4 Regeneration: From Language Use to Languaging Stephen J. Cowley

5 The Epistemological Conundrum of Language: Humans as Ecologically Special and Ecologically Destructive Alexander Kravchenko

6 Varieties of Expression and Enlanguaged Cognition in the Context of a Radicalized Ecolinguistics Rasmus Gahrn-Andersen

Part Two From Discourse to Worldly Action

7 Ecolinguistics for Ethical Leadership Arran Stibbe

8 Landscape Sentience Elizabeth Oriel, Deepta Sateesh and Amal Dissanayaka

9 Considering Cows in Australian Dairy Discourse Alison Rotha Moore

10 Learning About, Learning From, Learning With: Towards a Critical Practice and Theory of Situated Language Sciences Chris Sinha and Vera da Silva Sinha

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ISBN:

9781350304512

1350304514

9781350304499

1350304492

9781350304505

1350304506