Selected Papers on Comparative Tai Studies. Michigan Papers on South and Southeast Asia Center for South and Southeast Asian Studies No. 29

Gedney, William J.

ISBN 10: 0891480382 / ISBN 13: 9780891480389

Published by Univ of Michigan Center for, 1989

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Near fine copy in softcover. Gift bookplate on inside front cover. Pink and white spine with black titles. Language.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Selected Papers on Comparative Tai Studies. Michigan Papers on South and Southeast Asia Center for South and Southeast Asian Studies No. 29
• Publisher: Univ of Michigan Center for
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891480382
• ISBN 13: 9780891480389
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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  • Asian Studies

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Synopsis

<div>The publication of this volume of selected writings of William J. Gedney is a welcome event in Tai linguistics. It marks one of the high points in the varied career of a distinguished teacher, scholar, university administrator, and office holder in professional organizations. </div><div>There are fourteen papers in this book, ranging in date from 1961 to 1980. Twelve of these discuss comnparative Tai linguistics, one Siamese vocabulary, and one Siamese verse forms.</div>

About the Author

<div>William J. GEDNEY was a Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of Michigan.</div><div>Rober J. BICKNER is Professor Emertius of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.</div><div>John HARTMANN is Professor of </div>