{"product_id":"first-steps-towards-sanskrit-anil-k-biltoo-9780367343866","title":"First Steps Towards Sanskrit: Language, Linguistics and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Steps Towards Sanskrit: Language, Linguistics and Culture \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible first introduction to this ancient Indian language. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete beginners are introduced to the language from scratch. Key terms are explained clearly and there is an extensive glossary to assist the reader who is unfamiliar with the terminology of language learning. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the end of the book, learners will have grasped the basics of the language and be prepared to engage readily in an introductory college or university course or through private study. The addition of cultural, linguistic and historical notes will appeal to learners with diverse interests, ranging from religious studies and philosophy to yoga and comparative or historical linguistics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes references to classical and modern European languages. Parallel\u003cb\u003es \u003c\/b\u003eare also drawn with Indic languages where these are relevant, particularly as concerns the writing system. No knowledge o\u003cb\u003ef \u003c\/b\u003eany language other than English is, however, presupposed. This book is ideal for both self-study and in-class use as a primer or core text for pre-sessional courses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anil K. Biltoo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 036734386X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367343866\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/29\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Anil K. Biltoo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46199176855807,"sku":"9780367343866","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dfacbf7f-086e-43cf-9c55-d0eb3fe7a64c.jpg?v=1727925273","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/first-steps-towards-sanskrit-anil-k-biltoo-9780367343866","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}