Maku: A Comprehensive Grammar

Máku: A Comprehensive Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar of the Maku language, spoken by the Jukudeitse in Venezuela and Brazil. It provides a description of the language, including its core aspects, lexical items, example sentences, and texts. The book is written in response to the loss of linguistic information and its significance for the study of sociolinguistic history and linguistic diversity in the Americas. It also includes data about language contact with other indigenous languages in the region.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Maku language, once spoken by the Jukudeitse people in Venezuela and Brazil, is the subject of Máku: A Comprehensive Grammar. This comprehensive grammar provides a detailed account of the Maku language's grammatical system, based on extensive fieldwork with the final two speakers of the language. It covers all core aspects of the grammar, including lexical items, example sentences, and texts, presenting the recorded information in a clear and accessible manner.

This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the now-extinct language. It was written in response to the loss of linguistic information, particularly about languages in the Americas, and the significance of the Maku language for understanding the sociolinguistic history of the region. The information presented in this book contributes to our understanding of linguistic diversity and the indigenous linguistic ecologies in the Americas. Additionally, the book includes data about language contact via loanwords with other indigenous languages spoken in the Northern Amazonian region, shedding light on the linguistic relationships and influences within the region.

Máku: A Comprehensive Grammar is an essential tool for researchers and students in various fields. It provides detailed information about the Maku language, its grammatical structure, and its historical and cultural context. The book's resources are valuable for language comparisons, language histories, and the study of Amazonian languages in general. By exploring the Maku language, we gain insights into the rich linguistic heritage of the Americas and the importance of preserving and studying endangered languages.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367522223