Asya Pereltsvaig

Languages of the World (eBook, PDF)

An Introduction

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

What do all human languages have in common and in what ways are they different? How can language be used to trace different peoples and their past? Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the new edition of this engaging textbook introduces readers to the rich diversity of human languages, familiarizing students with the variety and typology of languages around the world. Linguistic terms and concepts are explained, in the text and in the glossary, and illustrated with simple, accessible examples. Numerous language family charts enable students to place a language geographically or genealogically. Updated and revised throughout, the second edition includes two new chapters and new pedagogical features, such as 'Advanced' sections, textboxes and 'Did you know?' boxes. Important websites are integrated into the text, and each chapter includes a 'Do it yourself' section, comprising assignments, questions and problem sets. Supplementary online resources include illustrations, key term flashcards and useful links. This introduction is an essential resource for undergraduate courses on language typology, historical linguistics and general linguistics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. August 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781316767368
• Artikelnr.: 49261696

Autorenporträt

Asya Pereltsvaig is a native speaker of Russian and a fluent speaker of three other languages. For the last fifteen years, she has taught courses in linguistics at Yale, Cornell, Stanford and several other universities around the world. Her academic interests include languages, history, genetics and the relationship between the three.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Languages of Europe
3. Languages of Iran and South Asia
4. Languages of Northern Eurasia
5. Languages of the Caucasus
6. Languages of the Greater Middle East
7. Languages of sub-Saharan Africa
8. Languages of eastern Asia
9. Languages of the South Sea Islands
10. Aboriginal languages of New Guinea and Australia
11. Native languages of the Americas
12. Remaining issues: macro families, sign languages, and constructed languages
Glossary
Index of languages
Index of terms
Bibliography.

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Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Languages of Europe; 3. Languages of Iran and South Asia; 4. Languages of Northern Eurasia; 5. Languages of the Caucasus; 6. Languages of the Greater Middle East; 7. Languages of sub-Saharan Africa; 8. Languages of eastern Asia; 9. Languages of the South Sea Islands; 10. Aboriginal languages of New Guinea and Australia; 11. Native languages of the Americas; 12. Remaining issues: macro families, sign languages, and constructed languages; Glossary; Index of languages; Index of terms; Bibliography.