Linguistic Diffusion In Arnhem Land
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Author: Jeffrey Heath
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Linguistic Diffusion In Arnhem Land presents a rigorous academic examination of language contact and change within the indigenous communities of Australia's Arnhem Land. This scholarly work meticulously details the intricate processes by which linguistic elements, including phonology, morphology, and syntax, have spread across distinct language families in the region. Heath's comprehensive analysis uncovers the historical and social factors that have shaped the linguistic landscape, illustrating patterns of innovation and retention among various dialects. The text argues for a deeper understanding of language evolution, offering invaluable insights into the mechanisms of linguistic borrowing and adaptation in a complex multilingual environment.
Author: Jeffrey Heath
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Linguistic Diffusion In Arnhem Land presents a rigorous academic examination of language contact and change within the indigenous communities of Australia's Arnhem Land. This scholarly work meticulously details the intricate processes by which linguistic elements, including phonology, morphology, and syntax, have spread across distinct language families in the region. Heath's comprehensive analysis uncovers the historical and social factors that have shaped the linguistic landscape, illustrating patterns of innovation and retention among various dialects. The text argues for a deeper understanding of language evolution, offering invaluable insights into the mechanisms of linguistic borrowing and adaptation in a complex multilingual environment.