The cross-disciplinary and integrative nature of sociolinguistics is clearly evidenced in this highly regarded; insightful volume. Baumanrsquo;s holistic study brings together the separate fields of folklore; anthropology; linguistics; and literary criticism as they focus on verbal art. The work represented here is a clear assembly of perspectives and methodology of these disciplines from the viewpoint of performancemdash;artistic action and artistic event. The basic principles underlying sociolinguistics (patterned variability and context as revealed through language) provide the coherence. In addition to Baumanrsquo;s useful conceptual framework; four lively; informative essays by leading scholars are included that clarify; illustrate; and amplify in an effort to treat verbal art as performance.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Stories or tales are the best way to communicate lessons learnedBy Greg HutchinsThis book has 70 stories dealing with design; assurance; and construction. Stories or tales are the best way to communicate lessons learned. The book is well written; easy to comprehend; and very usable. And most important; the stories or tales are a fun read.The author focuses on 3 elements in each story:1. Whats the point?: He addresses why the story is important.2. What are the principles and best practices?: He lists the design and construction principles that are important.3. Summary of principles an tools. He reinforces each story with one of the 4 primary principles in the book.If you are involved in design and construction; this is a critical book for your library - both as a technical read but also as a fun read of what things can go wrong and what you can do to fix them.
