Isbn: 9781330394793 - the melanesian languages (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed study of the Melanesian languages, which are indigenous to the vast Melanesian archipelago stretching from New Guinea to Fiji. The author's investigations, conducted over many years, cover the majority of these languages, with particular attention to those of the New Hebrides, the Solomon Islands, and the Banks Islands. Drawing on a database of 70 words used in 40 Melanesian languages, as well as detailed grammatical and phonological analysis, the book argues that the Melanesian languages constitute a homogeneous group, a branch of the wider 'Oceanic' family that includes the Polynesian and Malayo-Polynesian languages. After a discussion of the historical and geographical context of the languages, the author explores various features of their grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, noting their commonalities as well as regional divergences. The book provides a comprehensive and valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the indigenous languages and cultures of the Melanesian region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …