The Atlas of Languages : The Origin and Development of Languages Throughout the World

Comrie, Bernard; Matthews, Stephen; Polinsky, Maria (Editors)

ISBN 10: 0747532311 / ISBN 13: 9780747532316

Published by Bloomsbury, 1997

About this Item

1st Edit, hardcover with dust jacket; book is in excellent condition, no marks or writing, binding tight, dust jacket is bright and glossy, has mild edge wear, repaired 1-inch tear; tracking confirmation incl. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Atlas of Languages : The Origin and Development of Languages Throughout the World
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0747532311
• ISBN 13: 9780747532316
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This work fully documents the origin and development of languages throughout the world. Starting with the evolution and spread of language systems, it then explains language families by area, covering regions as diverse as Eurasia, Africa and the Americas. The atlas also explores the ebb and flow of languages, how certain languages have died out, and how new words emerge and are incorporated into everyday use. In addition, the book covers ancient and modern alphabet systems, from the hieroglyphics of Ancient Egypt and the characters of Far Eastern forms, to Greek and Roman alphabets.