The Rise and Fall of Languages

The Rise and Fall of Languages
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : 0521626544
ISBN-13 : 9780521626545
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Book Synopsis The Rise and Fall of Languages by : Robert M. W. Dixon

Download or read book The Rise and Fall of Languages written by Robert M. W. Dixon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-12-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A different approach to the theories on language evolution and change.


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