Bernd Heine / Derek Nurse (eds.)

African Languages

An Introduction
Herausgegeben von Heine, Bernd; Nurse, Derek

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is an introduction to African languages and linguistics, covering typology, structure and sociolinguistics. It covers language typology, linguistic structures and sociolinguistic issues. Basic concepts are explained for undergraduates and non-specialists, but each chapter also provides an overview of the state of the art in its field.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• 2000
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. September 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 642g
• ISBN-13: 9780521666299
• ISBN-10: 0521666295
• Artikelnr.: 10230893

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