| Description |
1 online resource (x, 917 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
The World of Linguistics ; volume 7 |
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World of linguistics ; v. 7.
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| Contents |
Frontmatter -- Acknowledgments -- Table of contents -- Introduction -- 1. The languages, their histories, and their genetic classification -- 2. Contact and convergence -- 3. Phonetics and phonology -- 4. Morphology -- 5. Syntax and semantics -- 6 Sociolinguistics -- 7. Indigenous South Asian grammatical traditions -- 8. Applications of modern technology to South Asian languages -- 9. Writing systems -- Appendix -- Sources and resources -- Language index -- Subject index |
| Summary |
This volume is a state-of-the-art survey of research on the languages of South Asia, with contributions by well-known experts. It covers the languages, their histories and classification; contact and convergence; phonetics/phonology, morphology, and syntax; sociolinguistics; Indigenous grammatical traditions; applications of modern technology to South Asian languages; and South Asian writing systems. An appendix lists major sources and resources |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Linguistics -- South Asia
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Multilingualism -- South Asia
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Language and culture -- South Asia
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Alphabets & Writing Systems.
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Language and culture
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Language and languages
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Linguistics
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Multilingualism
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| SUBJECT |
South Asia -- Languages.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh89003685
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| Subject |
South Asia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hock, Hans Henrich, 1938- editor.
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Bashir, Elena L., editor.
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| ISBN |
3110423308 |
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9783110423303 |
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9783110423310 |
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3110423316 |
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9783110423389 |
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3110423383 |
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9783110423389 |
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3110423383 |
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