Routledge - The Languages of West Africa Handbook Part 2

Expand your linguistic knowledge with The Languages of West Africa, part of the Handbook of African Languages series from Routledge. Originally published in 1970, this volume provides a detailed survey of the various languages spoken across a vast geographic region. The coverage extends from the Atlantic coast at the Senegal River eastward to the Lake Chad region. This specialized reference book is organized primarily by geography. While the languages included are not all related to one another, the text notes a certain degree of homogeneity throughout the area. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, students, and academics interested in the grammar, structure, and syntax of West African speech. Whether you are studying linguistic surveys or regional history, this volume offers a foundational look at the linguistic landscape of this significant part of the African continent.