Cambridge University Press Cambridge Handbook of Language Contact Volume 1 - Linguistics

Explore the complex relationship between population movement and linguistic shifts with The Cambridge Handbook of Language Contact: Volume 1. Published by Cambridge University Press, this essential reference work examines the social and linguistic outcomes that occur when two or more languages meet. While histories of language contact are widespread throughout human history, the experiences of migrant populations vary significantly. This handbook addresses how language contact functions by providing state-of-the-art research from an international team of scholars. As the first part of a two-volume set, this book offers a comprehensive look at how movement affects language change. It serves as a vital resource for students, researchers, and academics looking for a deep understanding of how human migration shapes the way we communicate.