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Pidgins and creoles / Loreto Todd.

By: Series: Language and society seriesLondon ; New York : Routlede, 1990Edition: 2nd edDescription: x, 117 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0415053110 (pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 417.22 T56 23 1990.
LOC classification:
  • PM7802 .T63 1990
Online resources:
Contents:
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Language and name 3. Theories of origin :pidgins 4. The process of development: from pidgin to creole 5. The scope of pidgins and creoles 6. Conclusion Appendix 1. List of pidgins and creoles referred to and area of use 2. List of less well-known languages referred to and areas of use 3. Source of proverbs quoted 4. Pidgin and creole texts Bibliography Index
Summary: A marvelous feat of culling major issues and synthesizing complex arguments.'- Journal of Linguistics `This slender but meaty volume is a good, solid and current introduction.'-Language in Society
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Books Books College Library General Circulation Section GC GC 417.22 T56 1990 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available HNU003658

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Language and name 3. Theories of origin :pidgins 4. The process of development: from pidgin to creole 5. The scope of pidgins and creoles 6. Conclusion Appendix 1. List of pidgins and creoles referred to and area of use 2. List of less well-known languages referred to and areas of use 3. Source of proverbs quoted 4. Pidgin and creole texts Bibliography Index

A marvelous feat of culling major issues and synthesizing complex arguments.'- Journal of Linguistics `This slender but meaty volume is a good, solid and current introduction.'-Language in Society

College of Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English

Text in English

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