The atlas of languages : the origin and development of languages throughout the world

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The atlas of languages : the origin and development of languages throughout the world

consultant editors, Bernard Comrie, Stephen Matthews, and Maria Polinsky ; foreword by Jean Aitchison

Facts on File, c2003

Rev. ed

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注記

"A Quarto book"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-220) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

The origins of language have long been the subject of myth and conjecture. Today, scientists and scholars are rendering these origins less obscure with clues from linguistic and archaeological evidence. Written by a panel of eminent linguists, this book guides the general reader through the mysterious and exciting world of languages and linguistics. In a detailed account of the language families of each region of the world, this comprehensive work identifies and explains interesting and sometimes unique features of vocabulary and grammar. The evolution of more than 200 languages and their deep-seated similarities as well as surprising differences are revealed in clear, precise language. The writing systems of the world are also examined in some detail and the issue of disappearing languages is addressed.

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BA62537469
  • ISBN
    • 0816051232
  • LCCN
    2003043458
  • 出版国コード
    us
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    New York
  • ページ数/冊数
    224 p.
  • 大きさ
    31 cm
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