Lazuri : An Endangered Language from the Black Sea / edited by Züleyha Ünlü.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ünlü, Züleyha, editor.

Hewitt, B. G., editor.

Series:

Series in language and linguistics.

Series in Language and Linguistics Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Laz language.

Endangered languages.

Turkey--Languages.

Turkey.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Art and Science Inc., [2023]

Summary:

This book, 'Lazuri: An Endangered Language from the Black Sea,' edited by Züleyha Ünlü and Brian George Hewitt, is an academic exploration of the Laz language, which is part of the South Caucasian (Kartvelian) language family. The work discusses the current status of Laz in Turkey, its significance for theoretical linguistics, and efforts to preserve this endangered language. It includes contributions from various scholars who address issues such as linguistic variation, the development of Laz literary genres, and the design of new dictionary models for endangered languages. The book aims to highlight the cultural and linguistic richness of Laz, offering insights into its grammar, lexicon, and usage. Intended for linguists, language preservationists, and those interested in the languages of the Caucasus, it underscores the importance of revitalizing endangered languages as cultural treasures. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781648896644

1648896642

OCLC:

1373348082