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This comprehensive handbook surveys the languages spoken across West Africa from the Senegal River to the Lake Chad region, offering detailed linguistic analysis of an area spanning multiple language families and ethnic groups. Originally published in 1970, this volume provides a geographical overview of West African linguistic diversity, examining languages that share certain structural and cultural characteristics despite their varied origins. The survey covers a broad territory and presents systematic documentation of the languages inhabiting this historically significant region, making it an essential reference for linguists, anthropologists, and scholars studying African languages and their classification. Whether you are researching language families, tracing linguistic patterns across West Africa, or seeking authoritative documentation of regional language groups, this Routledge linguistic survey offers foundational knowledge and comparative analysis that remains valuable for academic study and reference.

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The Languages of West Africa handbook covers languages from the Atlantic Senegal River region eastward to Lake Chad, spanning a vast geographical and linguistic area.

Originally published in 1970, this Routledge linguistic survey provides historical documentation and systematic analysis of West African language families and structures.

Part 2 of the Linguistic Surveys of Africa series focuses on geographical and linguistic groupings, examining both related and distinct language systems across the region.

This reference work examines linguistic homogeneity and diversity within West Africa, comparing structural features and relationships among documented language groups.

Ideal for linguists, researchers, and academic libraries requiring authoritative reference material on African languages and comparative linguistic analysis.

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22 September 2017
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