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Spatial language and cognition in Isthmus Zapotec Moore, Randi Bohnemeyer, Juergen Linguistics linguistics cognitive psychology sociolinguistics How are linguistic and cognitive practices shared among individuals (and more broadly) populations and cultures? Further, how are cognitive strategies shared at the local level? Li and colleagues (Li & Gleitman 2002; Li et al 2011; inter alia) suggest that the variation observed in reference frame practices among populations of the world results from coincidental patterns in education & literacy of certain populations, as well as the interaction of community size and structure with local landscape. In contrast, Levinson and colleagues (Pederson et al. 1998; Levinson 2003; inter alia) argue that language and culture are the primary conduits for the sharing of linguistic and cognitive practices. This debate stems from renewed interest in Whorf’s (1956) Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis, that language influences thought. 2018-06-28T20:33:49Z 2018-06-28T20:33:49Z 2018-06-28T20:33:49Z 2018 Text Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/10477/78085 eng Copyright retained by author. Users of works found in University at Buffalo Institutional Repository (UBIR) are responsible for identifying and contacting the copyright owner for permission to reuse. University at Buffalo Libraries do not manage rights for copyright-protected works and cannot assist with permissions. State University of New York at Buffalo