Brill - A Grammar of Atong (Brill's Studies in South Asian)

A Grammar of Atong offers a comprehensive linguistic study of the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Northeast India and Bangladesh. Written by Seino van Breugel, this volume provides a thorough analysis of major grammatical areas, making it a valuable resource for general linguists, typologists, and area specialists. This work distinguishes itself through a pragmatic approach to grammatical analysis. Beyond the core linguistic data, the book includes an Atong-English dictionary and five fully-glossed Atong texts that were recorded during extensive fieldwork. Readers also gain access to a sizable ethnolinguistic introduction that provides context regarding the speakers and their culture. Whether you are conducting academic research or studying South and Southwest Asian languages, this text provides the deep coverage necessary for serious linguistic study.