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Explore the complex linguistic landscape of the French West Indies with this scholarly work from Brill. In The Survival of People and Languages: Schooners, Goats and Cassava in St. Barthelemy, Julianne Maher provides a deep look into the unique language varieties found on the island of St. Barthelemy. This book examines how four distinct language varieties exist within this small Caribbean territory. By tracing the social history of the island, Maher explains the specific factors that led to this linguistic fragmentation. It is an essential resource for those interested in the relationship between social development and language evolution in the French Caribbean. Whether you are studying linguistics, Caribbean history, or cultural anthropology, this volume offers a detailed analysis of how people and their speech patterns survive and change over time. Part of the Brill's Studies in Language, Cognition and Culture series, this text provides a clear academic perspective on the social forces that shape communication in island societies.

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Detailed linguistic analysis of the four unique language varieties found on the island of St. Barthelemy.

Comprehensive examination of the social history that caused linguistic fragmentation in the French West Indies.

Academic study focusing on the connection between people, culture, and language survival.

Part of the Brill's Studies in Language, Cognition and Culture series for specialized research.

In-depth exploration of the enigmatic linguistic complexity within the French Caribbean region.

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Brill
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Hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 September 2013
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11 June 2013

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