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An Introduction to Contact Linguistics
Donald Winford
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Description for An Introduction to Contact Linguistics
Hardback. A comprehensive introduction to the study of language contact and its outcomes, as well as the social and linguistic factors involved. The book examines a wide range of language contact phenomena from both general linguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives. Series: Language in Society. Num Pages: 440 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFB; CFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 37. Weight in Grams: 768.
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the study of language contact and its outcomes, as well as the social and linguistic factors involved.
- Provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of contact linguistics.
- Examines a wide range of language contact phenomena from both general linguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives.
- Offers an account of current approaches to all of the major types of contact-induced change.
- Discusses the general processes and principles that are at work in cases of contact.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Series
Language in Society
Number of Pages
434
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631212508
SKU
V9780631212508
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99-50
About Donald Winford
Donald Winford is Professor of Linguistics at Ohio State University. He is author of Predication in Caribbean English Creoles (1993), and co-editor of several volumes, including Focus and Grammatical Relations in Creoles (1993) and The Structure and Status of Pidgins and Creoles (1998). He was president of the Society for Caribbean Linguistics (1998–2000), and is currently editor of the Journal ... Read more
Reviews for An Introduction to Contact Linguistics
“This is a highly engaging text that gives thorough coverage of all aspects of contact linguistics. The writing is clear and concise, and the book presents even complex issues in an entertaining and accessible style. Right from the beginning, Winford makes it clear that the field of study adopts an interdisciplinary approach that draws on theoretical linguistics and theories of ... Read more