Linguistics of the Himalayas and beyond

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The Tibeto-Burman language family encompasses approximately 250 languages spoken by 65 million people across ten countries, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, and China/Tibet. This family showcases remarkable linguistic, historical, and cultural diversity, particularly in the Himalayan region and the Tibetan plateau. The collection features 21 papers that primarily focus on these languages, extending to areas like the Blue Lake in northern Amdo and southern Kham. Ten papers specifically address Tibetan linguistic studies, exploring topics such as phonological analysis of Balti, labial place assimilation, and verbal valence in Amdo Tibetan. Other studies examine directional markers in Tokpe Gola, secondary verb constructions in Kham Tibetan, narrative texts in Dzongkha, and case-marking patterns across various Tibetan dialects. Additionally, research on Kinnauri narratives, the classification of Bunan, and the relationship between vowels and consonants in Tamangic languages is presented. Further investigations include the genetic relationship between East Bodish languages Dzala and Dakpa, and case-marking in Rabha and Manipuri. The Kiranti languages, including Sampang and Limbu, are also discussed regarding accent and language shift. This impressive array of topics underscores the diversity of Tibeto-Burman languages and their significance in contemporary linguistic research, making the work valuable for linguists