684 Pages
by
Routledge
From Afrikaans to Zulu, almost 100 languages from the comprehensive Compendium of the World's Languages are featured in this new concise version. Many articles have been revised. The Concise Compendium presents a detailed comparative study of the major and many of the lesser known languages of the world. Included are representatives of all language families, with samples of Amerindian, such... Read more
Introduction, Abbreviations, A-Z, Afrikaans to Zulu, Appendix of Scripts, Bibliography.
Biography
George L. Campbell
From reviews of the Compendium of the World's Languages: `This remarkable work sets a new standard for single source linguistic profiles - Campbell's excellent survey will be an invaluable vade mecum for the linguist, as well as forming a valuable addition to larger collections.' - Library Association Record
`This book will be a lifelong delight.' - Anthony Burgess, The Observer
`Anyone who dips with pleasure into Katzner's Languages of the World or Comrie's World's Major Languages will be able to lose themselves in Campbell for days on end.' - Language International
