Maya for Travelers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan - Couverture souple

Bevington, Gary

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0292708122 ISBN 13 : 9780292708129

Editeur : University of Texas Press, 1995

Synopsis

The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flora and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first general English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region.

Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic knowledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book.

Note: The supplemental audiocasette, Spoken Maya for Travelers and Students, is now available as a free download through the book's page on the University of Texas Press's website.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Gary Bevington (1944-2017) was Professor of Linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Texas Press
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0292708122
• ISBN 13: 9780292708129
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 251
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible