Language Of The Sierra Miwok: Indiana University Publications In Anthropology And Linguistics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258085995)

The book ""Language Of The Sierra Miwok: Indiana University Publications In Anthropology And Linguistics"" by Lucy Shepard Freeland is a comprehensive study of the language spoken by the Sierra Miwok people of California. The author, a renowned linguist, offers a detailed analysis of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of the Sierra Miwok language. The book is based on extensive fieldwork conducted by the author in the early 20th century, during which she collected a large corpus of texts and recordings from native speakers. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the language. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Sierra Miwok people, their culture, and their language. The following chapters cover topics such as phonetics and phonology, word formation, syntax, and discourse analysis. The author also includes a section on the historical development of the language, tracing its evolution from earlier forms of Miwok to its current state.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both linguists and general readers interested in the Sierra Miwok language and culture. The author provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the intricacies of the language. The book also includes a glossary of Sierra Miwok terms and a bibliography of related works.Overall, ""Language Of The Sierra Miwok"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of indigenous languages and cultures. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Sierra Miwok language, shedding light on the rich linguistic heritage of this fascinating people.Additional Editors Are George Herzog And Glenn A. Black. Memoir 6 Of The International Journal Of American Linguistics, Supplement To V17, No. 1, January, 1951.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lucy Shepard Freeland
ISBN-10: 1258085992
ISBN-13: 9781258085995
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/12/2011
Pages: 206
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d