About this title: This volume features over fifty of the world's languages and language families. The featured languages have been chosen based on the number of speakers, their role as official languages and their cultural and historical importance. Each language is looked at in depth, and the chapters provide information on both grammatical features and on salient features of the language's history and cultural role. This second edition has been updated and revised. Two new languages, Amharic and Javanese, have been included. This accessible volume will appeal to anyone with an interest in linguistics. ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195205213ISBN:0195205219
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Fine. 0195065115 NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing. Has a small blue OUP stamp on bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Description: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: SOME ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Pub Date: 6/28/1990 Binding: Paperback Pages: 1040. read more
Edition: Text is Free of Markings
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York, NY
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780195065114ISBN:0195065115
Description: Very Good Plus. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1, 025 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Note: (OUP) stamp on top fore-edge. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780195205213ISBN:0195205219
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 1040 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780195205213ISBN:0195205219
Description: Fine Hardback. Fine Dustjacket. Former Owner Label. 6 x 9" A solid copy; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ALL DUSTJACKETS ARE COVERED WITH NEW CLEAR MYLAR PROTECTOR----- read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780195205213ISBN:0195205219
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. AS NEW CONDITION. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 976 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Reader copy. Ex library hard back without dust jacket, boards & spine edges grubby & worn, corners bashed, top & bottom spine cover ragged, handling marks to text block edges, usual library stamps & markings, otherwise clear text & binding intact, 1991 reprint published by routledge, this work represents the fruits of the collaboration of 44 scholars with international reputations ranging across a broad spectrum of the world's languages, heavy book 1.5kg willing to ship overseas for extra ... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Routledge)
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780415353397ISBN:0415353394
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 9.685 by 6.85 inches. This book describes the most interesting features of over fifty of the world's major languages and language groups. this volume features over fifty of the world's languages and language families. the featured languages have been chosen based on the number of speakers, their role as official languages and their cultural and historical importance. each language is looked at in depth, and the chapters provide information on both grammatical features and on ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780415045162ISBN:0415045169
Description: Fine. Sight shelf wear, otherwise like new & unread. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail. International delivery available. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any queries. Next working day dispatch from the UK. Please contact us with any queries. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Routledge)
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780415045162ISBN:0415045169
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 9.213 by 6.142 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) this now classic description of the world's major languages and language families covers historical development, grammar, sound system, writing system and sociological factors. * 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 ... read more
Description: Good. 0195065115 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Good. 0195065115 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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