1000 languages : the worldwide history of living and lost tongues
Austin, Peter2008
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Giving detailed information on 1000 distinct languages with an extensive overview of the major world languages, this title presents an exploration of the unique human gift of language, examining the sources and characteristics of the most important language groups.
Main title:
1000 languages : the worldwide history of living and lost tongues / Peter K. Austin.
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Imprint:
London : Thames & Hudson, 2008.
Collation:
288 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-283) and index.
ISBN:
9780500514115 (hbk)
Dewey class:
417.7400
Language:
English
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BRN:
564636
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