An Indonesian-English Dictionary
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A cornerstone of Southeast Asian linguistic scholarship, An Indonesian-English Dictionary by John M. Echols and Hassan Shadily stands as the definitive bilingual reference work for anyone seeking to navigate the rich and complex landscape of the Indonesian language. This second edition, published by the prestigious Cornell University Press, presents a comprehensive and meticulously compiled compendium of Indonesian vocabulary, idioms, and usage, cross-referenced with precise English equivalents that serve students, academics, diplomats, and travellers alike. The product of a remarkable collaboration between an American linguist and an Indonesian scholar, this dictionary argues powerfully for the importance of rigorous, culturally-informed translation, ensuring that nuance and context are never sacrificed for the sake of brevity. Echols and Shadily's combined expertise illuminates the grammatical structures, regional variations, and etymological heritage that make Indonesian one of the most fascinating and accessible languages in the Austronesian family. For anyone serious about mastering Indonesian or conducting research into the culture and literature of the archipelago, this volume remains an indispensable — and irreplaceable — companion.
Author: John M. Echols And Hassan Shadily
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A cornerstone of Southeast Asian linguistic scholarship, An Indonesian-English Dictionary by John M. Echols and Hassan Shadily stands as the definitive bilingual reference work for anyone seeking to navigate the rich and complex landscape of the Indonesian language. This second edition, published by the prestigious Cornell University Press, presents a comprehensive and meticulously compiled compendium of Indonesian vocabulary, idioms, and usage, cross-referenced with precise English equivalents that serve students, academics, diplomats, and travellers alike. The product of a remarkable collaboration between an American linguist and an Indonesian scholar, this dictionary argues powerfully for the importance of rigorous, culturally-informed translation, ensuring that nuance and context are never sacrificed for the sake of brevity. Echols and Shadily's combined expertise illuminates the grammatical structures, regional variations, and etymological heritage that make Indonesian one of the most fascinating and accessible languages in the Austronesian family. For anyone serious about mastering Indonesian or conducting research into the culture and literature of the archipelago, this volume remains an indispensable — and irreplaceable — companion.