* 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
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Vendeur : B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. First Edition. University library withdrawl with just a touch of edgewear; tight and square with bright unmarked text.; X X; 1040 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 36937
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1600grams, ISBN:0709934238. N° de réf. du vendeur 9902527
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1550grams, ISBN:0709934238. N° de réf. du vendeur 9742907
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Vendeur : Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nouvelle-Zélande
Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1025 pages. tidy ex library seldom borrowed heavy book check postage with usFrom English, French, Spanish and Russian to Pashto, Tagalog, and Swahili, this is the first comprehensive reference work to provide detailed information about the world's forty major languages. Written by acknowledged specialists in the fi eld, the volume begins with a general introduction to language and language fami lies, followed by language-family sections that provide an informative essay abo ut that language, and individual chapters that discuss the history, distribution , syntax, grammar and punctuation, writing and spelling systems, standards of us age, and other important aspects of each language. N° de réf. du vendeur 2919c
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