The world s major languages edited by bernard comrie. From english, french, spanish and russian to pashto, tagalog, and swahili, this is the first comprehensive reference work to provide detailed information about the world s forty major languages. With a general introduction on languages and language families, and authoritative entries written by acknowledged specialists, this is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a fuller appreciation of the origins and nature of language. The worlds major languages by bernard comrie goodreads. Ranging from english, french, spanish, and russian, to pashto, tagalog, and swahili, this comprehensive reference work provides the first detailed guide to the world s forty major languages.
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