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The book explores the structural differences between non-Creole language varieties and their European source languages, providing insights into linguistic evolution and the impact of cultural exchange. It delves into how these variations manifest in grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics, highlighting the unique characteristics that emerge from the interaction of different linguistic traditions. Through detailed analysis, it aims to enhance understanding of language development and the complexities of language contact.
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Languages in Contact, John Holm
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Languages in Contact
- Subtitle
- The Partial Restructuring of Vernaculars
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Holm
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9780521430517
- Description
- The book explores the structural differences between non-Creole language varieties and their European source languages, providing insights into linguistic evolution and the impact of cultural exchange. It delves into how these variations manifest in grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics, highlighting the unique characteristics that emerge from the interaction of different linguistic traditions. Through detailed analysis, it aims to enhance understanding of language development and the complexities of language contact.