The Papuan Languages of New Guinea |
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| Author:
| Foley, William A. |
| Contribution by:
| Anderson, S. R.
Bresnan, J.
Comrie, B.
Dressler, W.
Ewen, C.
Lass, R. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Language Surveys Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-28621-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1986 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $62.99 |
Book Description:
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The Papuan languages number over 700 (or 20 per cent of the world's total) in more than 60 language families. This introduction to the descriptive and historical linguistics of the Papuan languages of New Guinea provides an accessible account of one of the richest and most diverse linguistic situations in the world.
The Papuan languages number over 700 (or 20 per cent of the world's total) in more than 60 language families. This introduction to the descriptive and historical linguistics of the Papuan languages of New Guinea provides an accessible account of one of the richest and most diverse linguistic situations in the world.