Concise compendium of the world's languages
Campbell, George L.1998
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Over 100 languages are described, including many minor languages such as Basque, Navajo and Zulu. Articles are ordered alphabetically and each has a standardised structure for ease of reference. Technical terminology is used only where necessary.This work describes over 100 languages, including many minor languages such as Basque, Navajo and Zulu. The articles are ordered alphabetically and each has a standardized structure for ease of reference and features: a general historical and sociolinguistic introduction; the writing system; the sound system; and the grammatical system. To illustrate each language, a passage from the Gospel of St John is appended to the language description. Throughout the book the treatment is simple and factual and technical terminology is used only where necessary.
Main title:
Concise compendium of the world's languages / by George L. Campbell.
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Imprint:
London : Routledge, 1998.
Collation:
x, 670p. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 1995.Includes bibliographical references (p. 655-670).
ISBN:
9780415160490 (pbk)
Dewey class:
410
Language:
English
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BRN:
3840403
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