Linguistic Surveys of Africa
The Phonetic and Tonal Structure of Kikuyu
1st Edition
By Lilias A. Armstrong
September 24, 2019
Originally published in 1940, this book was the result of 3 years' worth of phonetic research and analysis with the aim of laying foudnations for improved methods of teaching and ascertaining the most scientific basis for current orthography of the Kikuyu language of Kenya....
The Southern Bantu Languages: Handbook of African Languages
1st Edition
By Clement M. Doke
September 24, 2019
For the purposes of this volume, originally published in 1954, two southern zones of Bantu have been included - south of the Zambesi and east of the Kalahari. The book discusses the phonetic and morphological characteristics of these 2 zones and a classification of the groups, clusters and dialects...
Linguistic Survey of the Northern Bantu Borderland: Volume Two
1st Edition
By Irvine Richardson
September 17, 2019
This volume, originally published in 1957, contains the linguistic evidence for the classification of the languages encountered by the western team of the Northern Bantu Borderland Survey. To appreciate fully its implications it should be read in close conjunction with the appropriate sections of ...
A Study of the Logbara (Ma'di) Language: Grammar and Vocabulary
1st Edition
By J. P. Crazzolara
September 03, 2019
In the mid 20th century the people known as the Logbara were a diverse collection of groups fleeing from different parts and having different socail and political affiliations - essentially refugees in search of a new home. At the time that this book was originally published in 1960, existing ...
Linguistic Surveys of Africa
1st Edition
Edited
By Daryll Forde
September 27, 2017
Routledge is proud to be re-issuing this landmark series in association with the International African Institute. The series, originally published between 1930 and 1987, provides an invaluable resource for the study of African languages and for critically on reflecting the history of the field. A ...