An intriguing collection of passages are reproduced in the native scripts of 200 languages, with a discussion of the characteristics of each language.
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'A reference tool for all linguists as well as a collector's item for those in allied fields, enabling even an amateur to identify foreign scripts with ease and satisfaction ... to be recommended.' - Modern Language Review
'A wholly fascinating mini-kaleidoscope indicating the largely diverse variety of the world's main languages and their scripts and of their cultures.' - The Good Book Guide
Kenneth Katzner works for the US federal government in Washington D.C. He has been on the editorial staffs of several encyclopedias. government and lives in Washington,ÏD.C.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. box 34 5"x7¾"; 376 pages; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. languages, linguistics, world languages, language diversity, language families, global communication, language classification, linguistic geography, multilingualism, language preservation, language structure, world cultures, linguistic history, language learning, sociolinguistics, language evolution. Seller Inventory # 000019