The Atlas of Languages: The Origin and Development of Languages Throughout the World

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An abundantly illustrated attractively designed introductory reference which incorporates some combination of photos maps charts and boxed features on virtually every page yet manages an uncluttered look. Ten contributed chapters discuss the language families of each region of the world including explanations of interesting features of grammar and vocabulary and discussion of the cultural and other aspects of language dissemination development and decline. The evolution of writing systems is also addressed. 9x12" Annotation c. by Book News Inc. Portland Or.