* 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 internationally recognized specialists in each language * Includes an introductory survey `This 1000 plus page reference work would certainly be a useful and impressive acquisition to any linguist's bookshelf ... It is a veritable mine of knowledge concerning language knowledge, and anyone with an interest in ...
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* 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 internationally recognized specialists in each language * Includes an introductory survey `This 1000 plus page reference work would certainly be a useful and impressive acquisition to any linguist's bookshelf ... It is a veritable mine of knowledge concerning language knowledge, and anyone with an interest in this field is bound to find the book a fascinating source of information.' - Language Monthly `This work has a rare combination of virtues ... it can be recommended as a useful work of reference to which contributions have been made by a large team of scholars.' - Journal of Linguistics
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Reader copy. Ex library hard back without dust jacket, usual stamps/markings. Boards/spine little worn 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 postage, will despatch within 24hrs from UK. 44A*
