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Linguistics, world languages, grammar, and sociolinguistic reference.
An excellent resource for linguistics students, language teachers, polyglots, translators, researchers, and readers curious about how the world’s languages developed and function.
Edited by noted linguist Bernard Comrie, this updated second edition examines more than 50 major languages and language families. Individual chapters discuss grammatical structure, regional variations, historical development, cultural importance, and sociolinguistic features. Languages were selected for their number of speakers, official status, and cultural or historical significance. This edition adds Amharic and Javanese to its coverage.
Published by Routledge in 2011. Large 928-page softcover reference work. ISBN 978-0-415-60902-9.
Former library copy with institutional labels on the spine and rear cover and a blacked-out library marking on the upper page edge. Covers show scratches, rubbing, and general shelf wear. Minor marks are visible on the page edges. Binding remains secure, and the interior pages shown appear clean and readable. Please review all photographs for condition details.
SKU D-4
The World’s Major Languages 2011 2nd Edition Bernard Comrie Linguistics
$60.00
An excellent resource for linguistics students, language teachers, polyglots, translators, researchers, and readers curious about how the world’s languages developed and function.
Edited by noted linguist Bernard Comrie, this updated second edition examines more than 50 major languages and language families. Individual chapters discuss grammatical structure, regional variations, historical development, cultural importance, and sociolinguistic features. Languages were selected for their number of speakers, official status, and cultural or historical significance. This edition adds Amharic and Javanese to its coverage.
Published by Routledge in 2011. Large 928-page softcover reference work. ISBN 978-0-415-60902-9.
Former library copy with institutional labels on the spine and rear cover and a blacked-out library marking on the upper page edge. Covers show scratches, rubbing, and general shelf wear. Minor marks are visible on the page edges. Binding remains secure, and the interior pages shown appear clean and readable. Please review all photographs for condition details.
SKU D-4