This review critically engages with Naming and Identity, exploring its comprehensive examination of the social, cultural, and linguistic dimensions of naming practices. The book delves into how names function as markers of identity, reflecting and shaping individual and collective belonging within various socio-political contexts. Highlighting the author’s interdisciplinary approach, the review discusses the nuanced interplay between power, language, and self-representation that underpins naming processes. While acknowledging the book’s significant contributions to sociolinguistics and cultural studies, the review also addresses areas where further elaboration could enhance its analysis. Ultimately, this review positions Naming and Identity as an essential resource for scholars interested in the dynamics of language, identity, and power.
Book Review
Di Martino, Emilia
2023-01-01
Abstract
This review critically engages with Naming and Identity, exploring its comprehensive examination of the social, cultural, and linguistic dimensions of naming practices. The book delves into how names function as markers of identity, reflecting and shaping individual and collective belonging within various socio-political contexts. Highlighting the author’s interdisciplinary approach, the review discusses the nuanced interplay between power, language, and self-representation that underpins naming processes. While acknowledging the book’s significant contributions to sociolinguistics and cultural studies, the review also addresses areas where further elaboration could enhance its analysis. Ultimately, this review positions Naming and Identity as an essential resource for scholars interested in the dynamics of language, identity, and power.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
