Pereltsvaig, Asya

Languages of the World: An Introduction

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ISBN 13:
9781108748124
author:
Pereltsvaig, Asya
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
500
Dimensions:
24.3 x 16.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Linguistics,
Condition:
New
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£36.03

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This third edition of Languages of the World: An Introduction explores the diversity of human languages and their connections to people's pasts. With no prior knowledge in linguistics required, the book guides readers through the world's languages using problem sets, exercises, and an extensive bibliography.

Charts of language families provide geographical and genealogical information, while engaging sidebars offer demographic, social, historical, and geographical facts to contextualise and bring languages to life. The updated glossary includes all linguistic terms used in this edition, along with new problem sets and a new chapter on cartography.

Supplementary online materials include links to websites mentioned in the book, as well as answers to exercises for instructors. This comprehensive introduction is an ideal resource for beginners looking to understand the rich diversity of languages around the world.

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