African Linguistics and the Development of African Communities
| PUBLISHER | African Books Collective (09/05/2000) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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This diverse and comprehensive collection of essays embraces the main discourses in the field of African languages and linguistics. Overall, it argues for the absolute necessity of developing African languages as a condition of socio-economic development. The work further advocates the involvement of all sectors of society in language development efforts, language identification, and the imperative of validating African languages as equal to the colonial languages.
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ISBN-13:
9782869781603
ISBN-10:
2869781601
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
272
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.61 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.89 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see also Swahili)
Dewey Decimal:
496
Library of Congress Control Number:
2006315644
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This diverse and comprehensive collection of essays embraces the main discourses in the field of African languages and linguistics. Overall, it argues for the absolute necessity of developing African languages as a condition of socio-economic development. The work further advocates the involvement of all sectors of society in language development efforts, language identification, and the imperative of validating African languages as equal to the colonial languages.
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