A Death in the Rainforest
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Don Kulick went to Papua New Guinea to understand why a language was dying. But that was just the beginning of what he learned.
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Don Kulick is a distinguished anthropologist whose work delves into the compelling aspects of human sexuality, gender, and cultural norms. His research explores the intricate social structures and identities that form around perceptions of sex and gender across diverse societies. Kulick's writing is characterized by its profound insights and sensitivity to the varied tapestry of human experience. His scholarship invites readers to reflect on our own understandings of gender and its place in the world.
- 2019
- 2019
Tayap is a grammar and dictionary of a small Papuan linguistic isolate spoken in the lower Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. With a dwindling number of speakers, Tayap is severely endangered and will soon disappear. The book provides a full grammati
- 2013
Language and Sexuality
- 194 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Offering a clear introduction to the intersection of language and sexuality, this engaging textbook explores how linguistic choices reflect and shape sexual identities and experiences. It examines various aspects of communication, including discourse, identity formation, and societal norms, making complex theories accessible to readers. The lively approach encourages critical thinking and fosters an understanding of the nuanced ways language influences and expresses sexuality.
- 1998
Travesti
- 277 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Following the lives of a group of transgendered prostitutes in Salvador, this text analyzes the ways that they modify their bodies, explores their motivations, examines their complex relationships and discovers how prostitution for most travestis is a positive and affirmative experience.