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A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of English Creoles

A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of English Creoles

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A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of English Creoles provides a detailed analysis of the morphology, grammar, and syntax of English creoles, comparing them to their lexifier and other creoles, and exploring language evolution. It is an essential resource for students and researchers of linguistics, particularly those interested in descriptive linguistics, historical linguistics, World Englishes, contact and creole linguistics, and language policy and planning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 27 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of English Creoles delves into a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the morphology, grammar, and syntax of a diverse selection of English creoles, encompassing those spoken across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This invaluable resource:
• Focuses on a range of traditional grammatical categories to offer a comprehensive exploration and examination of these languages.
• Uncovers not only the distinctive features that set creoles apart from their lexifier languages but also the unique distinctions among creoles themselves.
• Presents effective comparative descriptions to facilitate a deep understanding of language evolution.

This book serves as an excellent supplementary text for students and scholars engaged in the fields of linguistics, particularly those with a keen interest in descriptive linguistics, historical linguistics, World Englishes, contact and creole linguistics, and language policy and planning. Its comprehensive nature and insightful comparisons make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of these fascinating languages.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367897376

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