History, Society and Variation : In honor of Albert Valdman PDF
Edited by Clements J. Clancy Clements, Klingler Thomas A. Klingler, Piston-Hatlen Deborah Piston-Hatlen, Rottet Kevin J. Rottet
Part of the Creole Language Library series
Description
This volume presents a collection of new articles by sixteen specialists in the field of pidgin and creole studies, assembled in honor of the world-renowned creolist, Albert Valdman.
The articles, written from a variety of theoretical perspectives, are organized thematically in three sections: on the history of specific pidgins or creoles (including Louisiana Creole and Haitian Creole); on the sociohistorical settings that gave rise to these contact languages and issues affecting their future development; and on issues of linguistic variation and change.
In keeping with Valdman's own primary interests, the French-based creoles receive the most attention, including both those of the Atlantic zone and those of the Indian Ocean, but the volume also presents significant scholarship on English- and Portuguese-based varieties.
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- Pages:312 pages
- Publisher:John Benjamins Publishing Company
- Publication Date:19/07/2006
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- ISBN:9789027293527
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:312 pages
- Publisher:John Benjamins Publishing Company
- Publication Date:19/07/2006
- Category:
- ISBN:9789027293527
