Cree Language Structures
Language: English
Published by Pemmican Publications, 1995
- Softcover
- Used
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DESCRIPTION: Softcover, fifth printing, 1995. Originally published in 1987. X, 170 pp. ------ CONDITION: Clean, tight copy, no markings, not cracked open. Bookstore label on the back cover. Small indentation to the top of the back cover going through the top part of the last 60 pages. ------ ABOUT THIS TITLE: This book delves into the intricate grammatical structure of the Cree language, a member of the Algonquian language family spoken by Indigenous peoples across Canada. --- Ahenakew employs a descriptive approach, meticulously analyzing various aspects of Cree grammar. It focuses on the structure and formation of words, including inflection (changes in word form to indicate grammatical function) and derivation (the creation of new words from existing ones), and the rules governing how words are combined to form phrases and sentences. --- This book is highly regarded for its in-depth and insightful analysis of Cree grammar. It serves as a valuable resource for linguists, educators, researchers and scholars studying Cree and Algonquian languages. It has significantly contributed to the documentation and understanding of the Cree language, playing a crucial role in its preservation and revitalization efforts. ------ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Freda Ahenakew (1932-2011) was a prominent figure in Cree language studies and a dedicated advocate for language revitalization. Her work has had a lasting impact on the field of Indigenous language research. ------ NOTE: Happy to send pictures and answer a questions. …
Seller Inventory # ABE-1735508489822
- Title
- Cree Language Structures
- Author
- Ahenakew, Freda
- Publisher
- Pemmican Publications
- Publication year
- 1995
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0919143423
- ISBN 13
- 9780919143425
- Edition
- 5th or later Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Canadiana, Indigenous cultures, languages and history, Reference
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