Bernd Heine / Derek Nurse (eds.)

African Languages

An Introduction
Herausgeber: Heine, Bernd; Nurse, Derek

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is the first general introduction to African languages and linguistics to be published in English. It covers the four major language groupings (Niger-Congo, Nilo-Saharan, Afroasiatic and Khoisan), the core areas of modern theoretical linguistics (phonology, morphology, syntax), typology, sociolinguistics, comparative linguistics, and language, history and society. Basic concepts and terminology are explained for undergraduates and nonspecialist readers, but each chapter also provides an overview of the state of the art in its field, and as such will be referred to by more advanced students and general linguists.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 812g
• ISBN-13: 9780521661782
• ISBN-10: 0521661781
• Artikelnr.: 22287848

Inhaltsangabe

List of maps
Notes on contributors
1. Introduction Bernd Heine and Derek Nurse
2. Niger-Congo Kay Williamson and Roger Blench
3. Nilo-Saharan Lionel M. Bender
4. Afroasiatic Richard J. Hayward
5. Khoisan Tom Güldemann and Rainer Vossen
6. Phonology G. N. Clements
7. Morphology Gerrit J. Dimmendaal
8. Syntax John R. Watters
9. Typology Denis Creissels
10. Comparative linguistics Paul Newman
11. Language and history Christopher Ehret
12. Language and society H. Ekkehard Wolff
References
Index of authors
Index of languages
Index of subjects.

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List of maps; Notes on contributors; 1. Introduction Bernd Heine and Derek Nurse; 2. Niger-Congo Kay Williamson and Roger Blench; 3. Nilo-Saharan Lionel M. Bender; 4. Afroasiatic Richard J. Hayward; 5. Khoisan Tom Güldemann and Rainer Vossen; 6. Phonology G. N. Clements; 7. Morphology Gerrit J. Dimmendaal; 8. Syntax John R. Watters; 9. Typology Denis Creissels; 10. Comparative linguistics Paul Newman; 11. Language and history Christopher Ehret; 12. Language and society H. Ekkehard Wolff; References; Index of authors; Index of languages; Index of subjects.

Rezensionen

"It should be in any academic library that supports curricula in linguistics, African languages, or broader programs of African studies." Choice