Australia's original languages : an introduction
Dixon, Robert M. W., 1939-2019
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When Captain Cook landed at Botany Bay, about 250 distinct languages were spoken across the continent. Yet Australian Indigenous languages actually share many common features. Bob Dixon has been working with elders to research Australian languages for half a century, and he draws on this deep experience to outline the common features. He provides a straightforward introduction to the sounds, word building, and wide-ranging vocabulary of Indigenous languages, and highlights distinctive grammatical features. He explains how language is related to culture, including kinship relationships, gender systems, and naming conventions. With examples from over 30 languages and anecdotes illustrating language use, and avoiding technical terms, Australia's Original Languages is the indispensable starting point for anyone interested in learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages.
Main title:
Australia's original languages : an introduction / by R.M.W. Dixon.
Author:
Imprint:
Sydney : Allen & Unwin, 2019.©2019.
Collation:
viii, 197 pages ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781760875237 (paperback)
Dewey class:
499.15
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
371977
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 499.15 AUS | Not for loan (Set: 06 Nov 2019) |
| St Marys | Reference | 499.15 AUS | Not for loan (Set: 06 Nov 2019) |