The World Atlas of Language Structures [With CDROM]

by Bernard Comrie, David Gil, Matthew S. Dryer, et al.

The World Atlas of Language Structures is a book and CD combination displaying the structural properties of the world's languages. 142 world maps and numerous regional maps - all in colour - display the geographical distribution of features of pronunciation and grammar, such as number of vowels, tone systems, gender, plurals, tense, word order, and body part terminology. Each world map shows an average of 400 languages and is accompanied by a fully...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199255911
• ISBN13: 9780199255917
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 712 Pages
• Weight: 9.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 10.2" x 14.6"