{"product_id":"african-languages-an-introduction-hardback-9780521661782","title":"African Languages; An Introduction (Hardback) 9780521661782","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAfrican Languages\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn accessible introduction to African languages and linguistics, covering language typology, linguistic structures and sociolinguistics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBernd Heine (Edited by), Derek Nurse (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521661782, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 August 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e408 pages, 9 maps  28 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm, 0.77 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book is an introduction to African languages and linguistics, covering typology, structure and sociolinguistics. The twelve chapters are written by a team of fifteen eminent Africanists, and their topics include 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 non-specialist readers, but each chapter also provides an overview of the state of the art in its field, and as such will be referred to also by more advanced students and general linguists. The book brings this range of material together in accessible form for anyone wishing to learn more about this challenging and fascinating field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of maps\u003cbr\u003e Notes on contributors\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction Bernd Heine and Derek Nurse\u003cbr\u003e 2. Niger-Congo Kay Williamson and Roger Blench\u003cbr\u003e 3. Nilo-Saharan Lionel M. Bender\u003cbr\u003e 4. Afroasiatic Richard J. Hayward\u003cbr\u003e 5. Khoisan Tom Güldemann and Rainer Vossen\u003cbr\u003e 6. Phonology G. N. Clements\u003cbr\u003e 7. Morphology Gerrit J. Dimmendaal\u003cbr\u003e 8. Syntax John R. Watters\u003cbr\u003e 9. Typology Denis Creissels\u003cbr\u003e 10. Comparative linguistics Paul Newman\u003cbr\u003e 11. Language and history Christopher Ehret\u003cbr\u003e 12. Language and society H. Ekkehard Wolff\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index of authors\u003cbr\u003e Index of languages\u003cbr\u003e Index of subjects.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Historical \u0026amp; comparative linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical \u0026amp; comparative linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20\u0026amp;%20comparative%20linguistics%20%5BCFF%5D%22\"\u003eCFF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251987697944,"sku":"9780521661782","price":105.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521661782.gif?v=1691927875","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/african-languages-an-introduction-hardback-9780521661782","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}