Description
Language Isolates explores this fascinating group of languages that surprisingly comprise a third of the world's languages.
Individual chapters written by experts on these languages examine the world's major language isolates by geographic regions, with up-to-date descriptions of many, including previously unrecorded language isolates. Each language isolate represents a unique lineage and a unique window on what is possible in human language, making this an essential volume for anyone interested in understanding the diversity of languages and the very nature of human language.
Language Isolates is key reading for professionals and students in linguistics and anthropology.
About the Author
Lyle Campbell is a linguist, Professor Emeritus at the University of Hawai'i Manoa. He has also held joint appointments in Anthropology, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, and Spanish.
Book Information
ISBN 9780367870959
Author Lyle Campbell
Format Paperback
Page Count 378
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 600g
