Historical Dictionary of Kazakhstan

Historical Dictionary of Kazakhstan
Author: Didar Kassymova
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2012-05-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 0810879832

Kazakhstan is in some ways a very old nation dating back to the Kazakh Khanate of 1458, but it dramatically transformed within the Russian Empire and even more so during the period when it was part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Since 1991 it has been independent and has had to forge its own policy in all fields. Kazakhstan is in an enviable position in terms of exportable natural resources, but at the same time it is faced with many domestic problems, such as an inadequate infrastructure. Along with solving a multitude of social problems, Kazakhstan has had to simultaneously create a normal functioning state, which added to its political difficulties. The situation at present is a state run by a strong ruler, which solves some problems but creates others. The Historical Dictionary of Kazakhstan covers the history of Kazakhstan through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and a bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Kazakhstan.

4000+ Japanese - Kazakh Kazakh - Japanese Vocabulary

4000+ Japanese - Kazakh Kazakh - Japanese Vocabulary
Author: Jerry Greer
Publisher: Soffer Publishing
Total Pages: 170
Release:
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

""4000+ Japanese - Kazakh Kazakh - Japanese Vocabulary" - is a list of more than 4000 words translated from Japanese to Kazakh, as well as translated from Kazakh to Japanese.Easy to use- great for tourists and Japanese speakers interested in learning Kazakh. As well as Kazakh speakers interested in learning Japanese.

Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Textile Terms

Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Textile Terms
Author: Kolanjikombil Matthews
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2018-01-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0429893299

Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Textile Terms is a reference dictionary with a short explanation of textile terms in spinning, weaving, processing and garmenting fields. The book is meant for all textile related personae, especially for textile students, textile processors and garmenting technicians. It will be an asset for merchandisers and buying offices for quick reference. It is a handy reference book for students as well as the faculty.

A History of the Japanese Language

A History of the Japanese Language
Author: Bjarke Frellesvig
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-07-29
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1139488805

Bjarke Frellesvig describes the development of the Japanese language from its recorded beginnings until the present day as reflected by the written sources and historical record. Beginning with a description of the oldest attested stage of the language, Old Japanese (approximately the eighth century AD), and then tracing the changes which occurred through the Early Middle Japanese (800–1200), Late Middle Japanese (1200–1600) and the Modern Japanese (1600–onwards) periods, a complete internal history of the language is examined and discussed. This account provides a comprehensive study of how the Japanese language has developed and adapted, providing a much needed resource for scholars. A History of the Japanese Language is invaluable to all those interested in the Japanese language and also students of language change generally.

Guide to Reference Books

Guide to Reference Books
Author: Rita G. Keckeissen
Publisher: Chicago : American Library Association
Total Pages: 1048
Release: 1976
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

International annotated bibliography of reference books - includes sections on (1) general reference works (bibliographys, dictionarys, library resources, official publications, etc.), (2) the humanities, (3) the social sciences, (4) historical and geographical aspects (by country), and (5) pure and applied sciences.

The Environment Dictionary

The Environment Dictionary
Author: David Kemp
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2002-01-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1134797761

The Environment Dictionary provides an essential source of information on all aspects of the environment. It includes all the basic scientific terms and concepts along with socio-economic, cultural, historical and political elements which impact on the environment. This dictionary provides the interdisciplinary approach required to understand environmental issues worldwide. Designed for a wide range of readers, the dictionary is up-to-date, easy to read and to reference and clearly and attractively presented. Selected environmental issues which have particular importance are treated in greater depth through a series of boxed case studies. A wide range of maps, diagrams, figures and photos illustrate the texts and extensie cross-referencing between entries ensures readers can build on their knowledge. References and further reading sections are drawn from a wide range of accessible sources - from newspaper articles and popular magazines to academic texts and journals and provide easy access to further study and development of readers' specific interests.

Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms

Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms
Author: John Downes
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1247
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1438065264

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Is Japanese Related to Korean, Tungusic, Mongolic and Turkic?

Is Japanese Related to Korean, Tungusic, Mongolic and Turkic?
Author: Martine Irma Robbeets
Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Total Pages: 980
Release: 2005
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9783447052474

Where does Japanese come from? The linguistic origin of the Japanese language is among the most disputed questions of language history. One current hypothesis is that Japanese is an Altaic language, sharing a common ancestor with Korean, Tungusic, Mongolic and Turkic. But, the opinions are strongly polarized. Especially the inclusion of Japanese into this classification model is very much under debate. Given the lack of consensus in the field, this book presents a state of the art for the etymological evidence relating Japanese to Korean, Tungusic, Mongolic and Turkic. The different Altaic etymologies proposed in the scholarly literature are gathered in an etymological index of Japanese appended to this book. An item-by-item sifting of the evidence helps to hold down borrowings, universal similarities and coincidental look-alikes to a small percentage. When the remaining core-evidence is screened in terms of phonological regularity, the answer to the intriguing question is beginning to take shape.