The Navajo Language A Grammar and Colloquial Dictionary

Young, Robert W./ Morgan, William

ISBN 10: 0826310141 / ISBN 13: 9780826310149

Published by Univ of New Mexico Pr, 1987

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revised edition. 1069 pages. 11.25x8.75x2.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-0826310141

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Navajo Language A Grammar and ...

Publisher: Univ of New Mexico Pr

Publication Date: 1987

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

First published in 1980, this volume is the definitive dictionary and linguistic analysis of the Navajo language. In this revised edition, the entire grammatical section has been rewritten to include a wide range of linguistic information that will establish a foundation for future work in Navajo. "[Robert Young and William Morgan] have made it possible to educate, communicate, inform, and entertain through the written Navajo language."--Navajo Tribal Council "[The Navajo Language] is a unique contribution to American Indian linguistics and lexicography. [It is] a reference work of the highest quality, a book that is a rich resource for Navajo speakers, people learning to speak Navajo, and scholars interested in Navajo and Athabaskan linguistics."--International Journal of American Linguistics

Review:

[Robert Young and William Morgan] have made it possible to educate, communicate, inform, and entertain through the written Navajo language.-Navajo Tribal Council ""[The Navajo Language] is a unique contribution to American Indian linguistics and lexicography. [It is] a reference work of the highest quality, a book that is a rich resource for Navajo speakers, people learning to speak Navajo, and scholars interested in Navajo and Athabaskan linguistics.""-International Journal of American Linguistics