The World's Major Languages Comrie, Bernard

ISBN 10: 0415045169 / ISBN 13: 9780415045162

Published by Routledge, 1987

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ex library hard back without dust jacket, usual stamps/markings. Boards/spine little worn otherwise clear text & binding intact, 1991 reprint published by routledge, this work represents the fruits of the collaboration of 44 scholars with international reputations ranging across a broad spectrum of the world's languages, heavy book 1.5kg willing to ship overseas for extra postage, will despatch within 24hrs from UK. 43B.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World's Major Languages Comrie, Bernard
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415045169
• ISBN 13: 9780415045162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

* Covers historical development, grammar, sound system, writing system and sociological factors of the world's major languages and language families * Comprehensive index of languages for ease of access
* Written by internationally recognized specialists in each language
* Includes an introductory survey

`This 1000 plus page reference work would certainly be a useful and impressive acquisition to any linguist's bookshelf ... It is a veritable mine of knowledge concerning language knowledge, and anyone with an interest in this field is bound to find the book a fascinating source of information.' - Language Monthly
`This work has a rare combination of virtues ... it can be recommended as a useful work of reference to which contributions have been made by a large team of scholars.' - Journal of Linguistics

About the Author

Bernard Comrie is Distinguished Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara.