The world's major languages

Author(s)

• Comrie, Bernard

Bibliographic Information

The world's major languages

edited by Bernard Comrie

Routledge, 1989, c1987

Note

"First published in 1987 by Croom Helm. Reprinted with revisions and additions in 1989 by Routledge"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographies and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

* Covers historical development, grammar, sound system, writing system and sociological factors of the world's major languages and language families * Comprehensive index of languages for ease of access * Written by internationally recognized specialists in each language * Includes an introductory survey `This 1000 plus page reference work would certainly be a useful and impressive acquisition to any linguist's bookshelf ... It is a veritable mine of knowledge concerning language knowledge, and anyone with an interest in this field is bound to find the book a fascinating source of information.' - Language Monthly `This work has a rare combination of virtues ... it can be recommended as a useful work of reference to which contributions have been made by a large team of scholars.' - Journal of Linguistics

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA10054815
• ISBN:
  • 0415045169
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 1025 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : P121
  • DC19 : 400
  • NDC8 : 800
• Subject Headings:
  • PRECIS : Languages
  • LCSH : Language and languages