About the book
Designed for students with no prior experience in linguistics, this is an engaging guide to the rich variety and typology of world languages. This fourth edition has been revised with new problem sets, an updated glossary and index, and new sections, including one on the languages of the Caribbean.
Editions of Languages of the World
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781009338660
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781009338653
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Designed for students with no prior experience in linguistics, this is an engaging guide to the rich variety and typology of world languages. This fourth edition has been revised with new problem sets, an updated glossary and index, and new sections, including one on the languages of the Caribbean.
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What is Languages of the World about?
Designed for students with no prior experience in linguistics, this is an engaging guide to the rich variety and typology of world languages. This fourth edition has been revised with new problem sets, an updated glossary and index, and new sections, including one on the languages of the Caribbean.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Languages of the World?
Language and Linguistics > Language: reference and general > Language: history and general works
Where can I read a sample of Languages of the World?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781009338660
How long is Languages of the World and how many pages does it have?
Languages of the World has 600 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Languages of the World?
Asya Pereltsvaig
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Languages of the World is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781009338660) and paperback(ISBN 9781009338653)
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