Todd, Loreto. <br/><br/>
Pidgins and creoles / 
Loreto Todd. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - x, 117 p. ;  22 cm. 
 - Language and society series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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 
<br/><br/> 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 
<br/><br/> College of Education  Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English 
<br/><br/><br/>Text in English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0415053110 (pbk) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>91137551  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Languages, Mixed.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PM7802  / .T63 1990 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>417.22 T56  / 1990.