Languages of South Asia

Languages of South Asia
Author: G. A. Zograph
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2023-03-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1000831655

First published in 1982, Languages of South Asia covers all important languages and language groups of the so-called Indian subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan). It concentrates on the more southern languages, that is the Indo-Aryan, Dravidian and Munda groups; a brief survey of Tibeto-Burman languages is also included. As well as giving a description of the current status and character of each language, Dr. Zograph goes into a detailed structural analysis of its phonology, morphology and syntax. The problems of the historical background of the modern languages, and their classification, are also discussed. The book is supplemented by two language maps, tables showing the main alphabets, a bibliography of reliable works on the subject and an index of 350 language names used in the text. This book will be of interest to students of language, linguistics and South Asian studies.

Atlas of the Languages and Ethnic Communities of South Asia

Atlas of the Languages and Ethnic Communities of South Asia
Author: Roland J-L Breton
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1997-10-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

Drawing on his background in history and geography, on extensive field work, and on a knowledge of language, Breton (geography, U. of Paris) defines and situates the languages in the ethno- cultural structure of South Asia and explores the degree of correlation between language, race, social groups, and religions. He presents 60 plates with commentaries, a geolinguistic introduction, studies on ethnic subdivisions, linguistic surveys, censuses, and comparisons with other countries. First published in French in Quebec in 1976, and here translated from the second edition, which was updated by recent visits to the subcontinent. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR