Reconstructing Languages And Cultures
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Reconstructing Languages And Cultures
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Author : Edgar C. Polomé
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2011-06-24
Reconstructing Languages And Cultures written by Edgar C. Polomé and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
Reconstructing Languages And Cultures
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Author : Vitaliĭ Viktorovich Shevoroshkin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Reconstructing Languages And Cultures written by Vitaliĭ Viktorovich Shevoroshkin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Comparative linguistics categories.
The Indo Aryans Of Ancient South Asia
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Author : George Erdosy
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2012-10-25
The Indo Aryans Of Ancient South Asia written by George Erdosy and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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The Swahili
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Author : Derek Nurse
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 1985
The Swahili written by Derek Nurse and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with History categories.
The Swahili-speaking peoples of the East African coast are one of the most-studied and yet least-understood peoples of Africa. This paradox stems from the long-standing assumption that the Swahili represent an Arab Muslim culture divorced from their Bantu-speaking African neighbors—“alien jewels on a strange and distant shore.” This has led historians, linguists, archaeologists, and students of literature alike to treat the Swahili as a foreign civilization and to disregard the African nature of Swahili culture and society. Derek Nurse and Thomas Spear show that what distinguishes the Swahili from their neighbors is not their alien “race” or culture; it is the fact that they are maritime urban-dwelling farmers and herders. The most significant element in Swahili history is thus not their foreign origins, but their development of syncretic and specialized cultures alongside those of other African peoples. The Swahili brings together the authors’ own original research and a reinterpretation of earlier works in a fresh and comprehensive synthesis, showing the development of these peoples, their language, cultures, and societies, over more than five centuries. The emphasis is on a broad conceptual approach, establishing an overall framework in which existing local studies can be viewed in a wider context.
A Concise Historical Grammar Of The Albanian Language
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Author : Vladimir Ė Orel
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2000
A Concise Historical Grammar Of The Albanian Language written by Vladimir Ė Orel and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This book deals with the historical development of the Albanian language (its phonology, morphology and lexicon) from prehistoric times to our days. The main focus of the book is the reconstruction of Proto-Albanian in its relation to its ancestor, Indo-European, and to modern Albanian.
Linguistic Reconstruction
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Author : Anthony Fox
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1995
Linguistic Reconstruction written by Anthony Fox and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
How and why are languages constantly changing? Historical lingustics seeks to find out by going beyond the history of individual languages to discover the general principles which underlie language change. But our evidence is severely limited. Most of the world's languages are still unwritten, and even in areas with long written traditions, such as Europe and the Near East, documentary evidence stretches only a little way back along the path of the historical development of languages. How, then, can we uncover our long linguistic prehistory, and what can it tell us about language change?This new textbook is an accessible general guide for students with an elementary knowledge of linguistics to the methods and theoretical bases of linguistic reconstruction, and of newer, less well established principles such as the application of linguistic universals and language typology, and quantitative techniques. Finally he reviews the principles for establishing language relationships and for uncovering information about the homelands and cultures of the prehistoric speakers of reconstructed languages.
General Linguistics
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Author : Edward Sapir
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2008
General Linguistics written by Edward Sapir and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
The works of Edward Sapir (1884 - 1939) continue to provide inspiration to all interested in the study of human language. Since most of his published works are relatively inaccessible, and valuable unpublished material has been found, the preparation of a complete edition of all his published and unpublished works was long overdue. The wide range of Sapir's scholarship as well as the amount of work necessary to put the unpublished manuscripts into publishable form pose unique challenges for the editors. Many scholars from a variety of fields as well as American Indian language specialists are providing significant assistance in the making of this multi-volume series.
Language Culture And Society
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Author : Zdenek Salzmann
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-07-08
Language Culture And Society written by Zdenek Salzmann and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-08 with Social Science categories.
Why should we study language? How do the ways in which we communicate define our identities? And how is this all changing in the digital world? Since 1993, many have turned to Language, Culture, and Society for answers to questions like those above because of its comprehensive coverage of all critical aspects of linguistic anthropology. This seventh edition carries on the legacy while addressing some of the newer pressing and exciting challenges of the 21st century, such as issues of language and power, language ideology, and linguistic diasporas. Chapters on gender, race, and class also examine how language helps create-and is created by-identity. New to this edition are enhanced and updated pedagogical features, such as learning objectives, updated resources for continued learning, and the inclusion of a glossary. There is also an expanded discussion of communication online and of social media outlets and how that universe is changing how we interact. The discussion on race and ethnicity has also been expanded to include Latin- and Asian-American English vernacular.
Language Culture And Society
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Author : James Stanlaw
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-04-24
Language Culture And Society written by James Stanlaw and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-24 with Social Science categories.
Why should we study language? How do the ways in which we communicate define our identities? And how is this all changing in the digital world? Since 1993, many have turned to Language, Culture, and Society for answers to questions like those above because of its comprehensive coverage of all critical aspects of linguistic anthropology. This seventh edition carries on the legacy while addressing some of the newer pressing and exciting challenges of the 21st century, such as issues of language and power, language ideology, and linguistic diasporas. Chapters on gender, race, and class also examine how language helps create - and is created by - identity. New to this edition are enhanced and updated pedagogical features, such as learning objectives, updated resources for continued learning, and the inclusion of a glossary. There is also an expanded discussion of communication online and of social media outlets and how that universe is changing how we interact. The discussion on race and ethnicity has also been expanded to include Latin- and Asian-American English vernacular.
The Archaeological And Linguistic Reconstruction Of African History
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Author : Christopher Ehret
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2023-11-15
The Archaeological And Linguistic Reconstruction Of African History written by Christopher Ehret and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-15 with Social Science categories.
This title combines archaeology and linguistics to explore Africa's early history, especially where written records are scarce or absent. By pairing the physical evidence of past societies with insights from language evolution, the book reveals a fuller picture of Africa's cultural and historical development. Archaeology provides tangible data on material culture and timelines, while linguistics offers clues about past social structures, beliefs, and migrations through language relationships. Together, these fields offer complementary perspectives on Africa's past, allowing scholars to reconstruct societal links and movements across time and space. The book's contributors, experts in archaeology and linguistics, present case studies from four major regions: Nubia and northern Sudan, equatorial Africa, eastern Africa, and Ghana. Each section begins with a regional overview that synthesizes existing archaeological and linguistic findings, framing the case studies within broader historical patterns. For example, in Nubia, where evidence is relatively complete, the section discusses correlations that extend into northeastern Africa. In equatorial Africa, linguistic data is more robust, while archaeological evidence is still emerging, showing intriguing alignment with linguistic patterns. Eastern Africa focuses on the impacts of Bantu expansion and early agricultural practices, while the West African section, despite limited data, centers on recent insights from Ghana, illustrating both progress and research gaps. By presenting these regions, the book demonstrates the significant potential of combining archaeological and linguistic methods to uncover Africa's past. While some areas, such as West Africa, still require further exploration, the integration of these two disciplines reveals a complex, dynamic historical landscape and raises new questions for future research. The collection shows that archaeology and linguistics together provide a powerful framework for understanding Africa's early societies and lays a foundation for deeper investigations into the continent's history. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.