A Guide to the World's Languages: Classification Volume I
Published on 1. August 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
492 pages
978-0-8047-1894-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first of three pathbreaking volumes that will constitute a wide-ranging analytical guide to the world's approximately 5,000 languages. The volumes are written for both linguists and general readers, and this first volume in particular assumes no background in linguistics. A postscript prepared for this paperback edition takes research data to 1990. The book is illustrated with 21 maps.
Reviews / Votes
"A definitive reference work on the classification of human languages with state-of-the-art freshness and great clarity." -- Diachronica "It is interesting to read, is well documented and thorough, and is useful as a work of reference." -- Modern Language ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Palo Alto
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
21 illustrated maps, abbreviations, indexes
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8047-1894-3 (9780804718943)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Specialists consulted Abbreviations A note on notation Introduction 1. Genetic classification: principles and methods 2. Europe 3. Africa 4. Asia 5. Oceania 6. North and South America 7. Prospects for future research 8. Genetic classification of the world's languages Postscript 1991 Index of personal names Language group index Language index.