Maori: A Linguistic Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107407626)

M ori, the indigenous language of New Zealand, is an endangered, minority language, with an important role in the M ori community's culture and identity. This comprehensive overview looks at all aspects of the M ori language: its history, its dialects, its sounds and grammar, and the efforts being made by its speakers to ensure its survival. A succinct survey of a language with a wealth of interesting features, it will interest anyone wishing to study the structure of a minority language, as well as those interested in endangered languages and their preservation.

Author: Ray Harlow
ISBN-10: 1107407621
ISBN-13: 9781107407626
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/13/2012
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d