This book examines the emergence of pidgins and creoles and the controversies surrounding current theories about them. Among the questions considered are why th

The content of this book is concerned with various issues at stake in Creole studies that are also of interest for general linguistics. These include the genera

Suitable for those who are looking for fresh perspectives on the process of creolization of language, this book demonstrates how enterprising women, rebellious

A clear and concise introduction to the study of how new languages come into being.

The Routledge Handbook of Pidgin and Creole Languages offers a state-of-the-art collection of original contributions in the area of Pidgin and Creole studies. P