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Explore the first book-length overview of the Atlantic languages with this comprehensive volume from Oxford University Press. This guide focuses on the small family of languages spoken primarily along the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It examines how these languages function within diverse multilingual societies that have experienced intense language contact throughout their history. The text addresses long-standing debates regarding genealogical relatedness and the specific ways language contact affects lexicon and grammar. Organized into four distinct parts, the book begins with an introduction to local language ecologies and provides detailed accounts of the genealogical classification of Atlantic languages. This is an essential resource for those studying West African linguistics and social sciences.

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This Oxford University Press volume serves as the first book-length overview of the Atlantic languages family.

The text examines languages spoken mainly on the Atlantic coast of West Africa within diverse multilingual societies.

The content addresses debates regarding the impact of language contact on grammar and lexicon.

The book is organized into four parts, starting with an introduction to regional language ecologies.

Includes detailed accounts of the genealogical classification of Atlantic languages for academic study.

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07 November 2024
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