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001 2011041738
003 DLC
005 20120423091133.0
008 111005s2012 enkb b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2011041738
020 $a9781107002784 (hardback)
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
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050 00 $aP53$b.P4443 2012
082 00 $a417/.7$223
084 $aLAN000000$2bisacsh
100 1 $aPereltsvaig, Asya,$d1972-
245 10 $aLanguages of the world :$ban introduction /$cAsya Pereltsvaig.
260 $aCambridge ;$aNew York :$bCambridge University Press,$c2012.
300 $axvii, 278 p. :$bmaps ;$c26 cm.
520 $a"What do all human languages have in common and in what ways are they different? How can language be used to trace different peoples and their past? Are certain languages similar because of common descent or language contact? Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this textbook introduces readers to the rich diversity of human languages, familiarizing students with the variety and typology of languages around the world. Linguistic terms and concepts are explained, in the text and in the glossary, and illustrated with simple, accessible examples. Eighteen language maps and numerous language family charts enable students to place a language geographically or genealogically. A supporting website includes additional language maps and sound recordings that can be used to illustrate the peculiarities of the sound systems of various languages. 'Test yourself' questions throughout the book make it easier for students to analyze data from unfamiliar languages"--$cProvided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 8 $aMachine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. Indo-European languages; 3. Non-Indo-European languages of Europe and India; 4. Languages of the Caucasus; 5. Languages of North Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia; 6. Languages of sub-Saharan Africa; 7. Languages of eastern Asia; 8. Languages of the South Sea islands; 9. Aboriginal languages of Australia and Papua New Guinea; 10. Native languages of the Americas; 11. Macro families; 12. Pidgins, Creoles and other mixed languages.
650 0 $aLanguage and languages$xStudy and teaching.
650 0 $aMultilingualism.
650 7 $aLANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General.$2bisacsh