

The Expression & Perception of Space in Wayana
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Until recently it was assumed that all cultures perceive and express 'space' from the ego. However, this belief in a universal phenomenological bias is currently being challenged by many linguists from several disciplines, who believe that space can also be perceived intrinsically or absolutely. This ethno-linguistic analysis of the Cariban language, Wayana (still spoken in the dense rainforests of Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil), not only strengthens these claims but, more importantly, gives a detailed account of how spatiality is expressed in Wayana. Particular attention is given to their rich postpositional system surrounding topological relations, to their demonstrative pronouns and to their locative adverbs. Additionally, following the idea that language and culture are intrinsically interwoven, this linguistic analysis gives us a glimpse into the worldview of the Wayana, enabling us to achieve a greater understanding of how the Wayana perceive and categorize 'space' and the 'landscape' in which they live.
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ISBN-139789088900068
Editie1
TaalEngels eng
Pagina’s158
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NUR (hoofd)Culturele antropologie 761
NUR (alle)761 Culturele antropologie
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Auteur A01K. Hough
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Werk-id (NSTC)500383318
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Bijgewerkt6 augustus 2026
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NSTC 500383318 · CB-relatie 9180064 · Bijgewerkt 6 augustus 2026









