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Author Sneddon, James N.

Title The Indonesian language : its history and role in modern society / James Sneddon
Published Sydney : UNSW Press, 2003

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Description 240 pages ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Malay and the Austronesian Language Family -- 3. Old Malay -- 4. The Classical Malay Period -- 5. European Influences Before the 20th Century -- 6. The 20th Century to 1945 -- 7. Language Planning -- 8. Beyond Planning: Other Influences on the Language -- 9. The Influence of English -- 10. Regional Languages and the Spread of Indonesian
Summary This title is a historical, social, cultural and linguistic study of Indonesian culture. It will be highly valued by students of Indonesian at all levels, and those interested in Indonesian history and contemporary culture
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: pages [227]-235
Notes Text in English with some Indonesian
Subject Malay language -- History.
Indonesian language.
Indonesian language -- History.
LC no. 2004401770
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