Binding: Paperback
Description: The Iranian languages form the major eastern branch of the Indo - European group of languages itself part of the larger Indo - Iranian family. Estimated to have between 150 and 200 million native speakers the Iranian languages constitute one of the world's major language families. This comprehensive volume offers a detailed overview of the principle languages which make up this group: Old Iranian Middle Iranian and New Iranian. The Iranian Languages is divided into fifteen chapters. The introductory chapters by the editor present a general overview and a detailed discussion of the linguistic typology of Iranian. The individual chapters which follow are written by leading experts in the field. These provide the reader with concise non - technical descriptions of a range of Iranian languages. Each chapter follows the same pattern and sequence of topics taking the reader through the significant features not only of phonology and morphology but also of syntax; from phrase level to complex sentences and pragmatics. Ample examples on all levels are provided with detailed annotation for the non - specialist reader. In addition each chapter covers lexis sociolinguistic and typological issues and concludes with annotated sample texts. This unique resource is the ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of linguistics and language. It will also be of interest to researchers or anyone with an interest in historical linguistics linguistics anthropology and language development. Gernot Windfuhr is Professor of Iranian Studies at the University of Michigan; he has published widely on Persian and Iranian languages and linguistics and related languages as well as on other aspects of Iranian culture including Persian literature and Pre - Islamic Iranian religions.
Title: The Iranian Languages
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415622356
Pages: 960 Pages
Publication Date: 7/12/2012
Series: Routledge Language Family Series
Category: Literature: History & Criticism