Maori A Linguistic Introduction
Maori A Linguistic Introduction by Ray Harlow, published by Cambridge University Press on April 12, 2007, offers an illustrated exploration of the Mäori language, the indigenous language of New Zealand. This 258-page book provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of Mäori, including its history, dialects, sounds, and grammar, while highlighting the significance of the language within the Mäori community’s culture and identity.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the efforts being made to preserve this endangered language, making it relevant for those interested in minority languages and their survival. The book serves as a succinct survey that delves into the unique features of Mäori, appealing to scholars and enthusiasts in fields such as linguistics, social science, and regional studies.
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Mäori, the indigenous language of New Zealand, is an endangered, minority language, with an important role in the Mäori community’s culture and identity. This comprehensive overview looks at all aspects of the Mäori 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.
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