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Written by an international team of experts, this comprehensive
volume presents grammatical analyses of individual Bantu languages,
comparative studies of their main phonetic, phonological and
grammatical characteristics and overview chapters on their history
and classification. It is estimated that some 300 to 350 million
people, or one in three Africans, are Bantu speakers. Van de Velde
and Bostoen bring together their linguistic expertise to produce a
volume that builds on Nurse and Philippson's first edition. The
Bantu Languages, 2nd edition is divided into two parts; Part 1
contains 11 comparative chapters, and Part 2 provides grammar
sketches of 12 individual Bantu languages, some of which were
previously undescribed. The grammar sketches follow a general
template that allows for easy comparison. Thoroughly revised and
updated to include more language descriptions and the latest
comparative insights. New to this edition: * new chapters on
syntax, tone, reconstruction and language contact * 12 new sketch
grammars * thoroughly updated chapters on phonetics,
aspect-tense-mood and classification * exhaustive catalogue of
known languages with essential references This unique resource
remains the ideal reference for advanced undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Bantu linguistics and languages. It will
be of interest to researchers and anyone with an interest in
historical linguistics, linguistic typology and grammatical
analysis.
Written by an international team of experts, this comprehensive
volume presents grammatical analyses of individual Bantu languages,
comparative studies of their main phonetic, phonological and
grammatical characteristics and overview chapters on their history
and classification. It is estimated that some 300 to 350 million
people, or one in three Africans, are Bantu speakers. Van de Velde
and Bostoen bring together their linguistic expertise to produce a
volume that builds on Nurse and Philippson's first edition. The
Bantu Languages, 2nd edition is divided into two parts; Part 1
contains 11 comparative chapters, and Part 2 provides grammar
sketches of 12 individual Bantu languages, some of which were
previously undescribed. The grammar sketches follow a general
template that allows for easy comparison. Thoroughly revised and
updated to include more language descriptions and the latest
comparative insights. New to this edition: * new chapters on
syntax, tone, reconstruction and language contact * 12 new sketch
grammars * thoroughly updated chapters on phonetics,
aspect-tense-mood and classification * exhaustive catalogue of
known languages with essential references This unique resource
remains the ideal reference for advanced undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Bantu linguistics and languages. It will
be of interest to researchers and anyone with an interest in
historical linguistics, linguistic typology and grammatical
analysis.
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