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The Languages Of Mainland Southeast Asia
The Languages Of Mainland Southeast Asia
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Mainland Southeast Asia is a linguist's dream with over a hundred languages, and this book provides a comprehensive survey of their history and core systems. It highlights the diversity of the area's languages, with minority languages outnumbering national languages by nearly a hundred to one.
Format: Paperback
Length: 466 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Mainland Southeast Asia is a captivating and intricate region, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse linguistic landscape. This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of the history, core systems, and subsystems of the languages spoken in this fascinating region. Drawing on his extensive expertise in mainland Southeast Asia, Enfield presents a vast collection of over a thousand data examples from over a hundred languages, spanning Cambodia, China, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. This extensive compilation of data and analysis, previously unavailable in a single source, provides a wealth of insights into the linguistic diversity of the area.
The book delves into the similarities and differences between the languages spoken in mainland Southeast Asia, highlighting their unique characteristics and traits. It emphasizes the remarkable diversity of the region's languages, with minority languages outnumbering national languages by a significant margin. Each chapter explores various aspects of language structure, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the linguistic landscape.
Enfield's expertise and comprehensive approach make this book an authoritative treatment of mainland Southeast Asia's linguistic area. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and language enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the complexities and beauty of this fascinating region's languages. Whether you are interested in historical linguistics, cultural studies, or simply seeking to broaden your linguistic knowledge, this book is an essential read.
Weight: 684g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108700214
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