The Phonology and Morphology of Kimatuumbi (Phonology of the World's Languages) [Hardcover]

David Odden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 29, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0198235038 | ISBN-13: 978-0198235033

Kimatuumbi is a Bantu language spoken in Tanzania. Its two most interesting phonological properties are vowel length and tone, and it provides data that are crucial for resolving certain questions in contemporary phonological theory. This book is the first detailed modern study of the language.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book is very well-written and presents an excellent example of a thorough description of a Bantu language, aspects of which are discussed in fascinating detail and with obvious competence."--Anthropological Linguistics

"The book is an admirable achievement and makes an important contribution to our knowledge of phonological systems."--Phonology

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 29, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198235038
• ISBN-13: 978-0198235033
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,228,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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