ISBN:
9780199590599
,
0199590591
Language:
English
Pages:
XIII, 135 S
,
Ill., graph. Darst., Kt
,
18 cm
Edition:
1st edition
Series Statement:
Very short introductions, stimulating ways in to new subjects 320
Series Statement:
Very short introductions
DDC:
410
Keywords:
Language and languages
;
Linguistics
;
Language and languages
;
Einführung
;
Sprache
Abstract:
Introduction: Dimensions of linguistic diversity -- How many languages are there in the world? -- Phylogenetic linguistics : establishing linguistic relationships -- The future of languages -- Some problems in the counting of languages -- The genotypes of languages -- The diversity of signed languages -- Conclusion: The unity of human language
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction: Dimensions of linguistic diversity -- How many languages are there in the world? -- Phylogenetic linguistics : establishing linguistic relationships -- The future of languages -- Some problems in the counting of languages -- The genotypes of languages -- The diversity of signed languages -- Conclusion: The unity of human language.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke***Unchanged reprints that were published later are included here
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