Bastard Tongues

A Trailblazing Linguist Finds Clues to Our Common Humanity in the World's Lowliest Languages

Autori

• Derek Bickerton

Parametri

• 284 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Exploring the essence of language and its transmission, this book delves into the scientific discovery of Creole languages, often overlooked and dismissed. It highlights the unique linguistic heritage of descendants of slaves and indentured laborers in plantation colonies, demonstrating how these languages defy historical barriers to communication. Through firsthand accounts, the narrative reveals the complexity and significance of these languages in understanding human identity and cultural legacy.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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