African Languages: An Introduction - Softcover

Heine, Bernd

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9780521666299: African Languages: An Introduction
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ISBN 10: 0521666295 ISBN 13: 9780521666299
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This book is the first general introduction to African languages and linguistics to be published in English. It covers the four major language groupings (Niger-Congo, Nilo-Saharan, Afroasiatic and Khoisan), the core areas of modern theoretical linguistics (phonology, morphology, syntax), typology, sociolinguistics, comparative linguistics, and language, history and society. Basic concepts and terminology are explained for undergraduates and nonspecialist readers, but each chapter also provides an overview of the state of the art in its field, and as such will be referred to by more advanced students and general linguists.

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"It should be in any academic library that supports curricula in linguistics, African languages, or broader programs of African studies." Choice

"This book provides a thorough introduction to African languages and linguistics, covering typology, structure and sociolinguistics." African Sun Times

"The contributors are outstanding scholars, and they provide excellent and easy-to-read pieces...At present, no other text offers such a broad coverage of the diverse African language families; hence, this volume is an extraordinary resources for students and scholars interested in the study of African languages...This volume is a succesful introduction to African languages and linguistics." Anthropological Linguistics

"The book has a substantial bibliography and extremely useful indexes of authors, language names, and subjects. It should be in any academic library that supports curricula in lingustics, African languages, or broader programs of African studies. It may well be assigned as a textbook, so should certainly be in the regular stacks, but is easy enough to use and covers so much information that it could also serve well in reference collection." Choice

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521666295
ISBN 13 
9780521666299
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
408
Rating
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