Creolization of Language and Culture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415145930)

Creolization of Language and Culture is the first English edition of Robert Chaudenson's landmark text Des ?les, des hommes, des langues, which has also been fully revised.
. With reference to the main varieties of creole French, Chaudenson argues against the traditional account of creole genesis for a more sophisticated paradigm which takes full account of the peculiar linguistic and social factors at play in colonial societies.
This is an accessible book which makes an important contribution to the study of pidgin and creole language varieties, as well as to the development of contemporary European languages outside Europe. Key features include:
Analysis of current debates on the development of creoles
Discussion of many aspects of human culture including music, medicine, cooking, magic and folklore
Translation of all French sources from which Chaudenson quotes extensively


Author: Robert Chaudenson
ISBN-10: 0415145937
ISBN-13: 9780415145930
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2001
Pages: 354
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.24w x 0.77d