Cambridge University Press Cambridge The Balkan Languages - Language Study Reference

Explore the linguistic landscape of Southeast Europe with The Balkan Languages from Cambridge University Press. This volume offers the first comprehensive, book-length survey of the Balkan languages written in English. It examines the complex social factors that lead various languages to converge structurally and lexically, forming a unique sprachbund. This scholarly work covers the full range of languages within the Balkan convergence zone. Readers will find detailed information on Albanian, Aromanian, Bulgarian, Gagauz, Greek, Judezmo, Macedonian, Meglenoromanian, Romani, Romanian, Torlak, and West Rumelian Turkish. It is an essential resource for understanding Balkanisms and the linguistic connections throughout the Balkan peninsula.