Critical Survey of Studies on the Languages of Borneo

Critical Survey of Studies on the Languages of Borneo
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 87
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ISBN-10 : 9789401189255
ISBN-13 : 9401189250
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Synopsis Critical Survey of Studies on the Languages of Borneo by : Anton Abraham Cense

At the completion of this bibliography, the second of the planned series on language study in Indonesia, the authors acknowledge with gratitude the kind assistance of Father Donatus Dunselman, Dr A. H. Hill and Dr P. Voorhoeve who have read all or part of the manuscript. Also our heartfelt thanks are due to those who have provided us with information indispensable for the compilation of the bibliographical data, or have given us the opportunity to inspect their archives for linguistic literature on Borneo, i.e. the very Rev. A. Antonissen, Jesselton, North Borneo, Father W. Boon, Rector of the Catholic Mission, Mukah, Sarawak, Dr N. C. Scott, the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, London, the British and Foreign Bible Society, London, the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, the Basle Mission, Basle, Switzerland, the Rhenish Mission, Wuppertal, Germany, the Dutch Bible Society, Amsterdam. The authors greatly appreciate the grant from the Netherland Institute for International Cultural Relations which made this public ation possible.

A Critical Survey of Studies on the Languages of Java and Madura

A Critical Survey of Studies on the Languages of Java and Madura
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9789401187909
ISBN-13 : 9401187908
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Synopsis A Critical Survey of Studies on the Languages of Java and Madura by : E.M. Uhlenbeck

At the completion of this critical bibliography which forms another step in the direction of the realization of the bibliographical project inaugurated in 1955 by Dr. Voorhoeve's survey of the languages of Sumatra, I acknowledge with gratitude the valuable assistance received from various people. I am indebted to my colleagues Prof. Dr. G. W. J. Drewes, Dr. J. Noorduyn, Dr. Th. Pigeaud, Prof. Dr. A. Teeuw and Dr. P. Voorhoeve, who read all or part of the manuscript and who generously put their extensive knowledge of the Java languages at my disposal. Heartfelt thanks are due to Mr. B. J. Hoff and Mr. A. G. Sciarone, both members of my staff, who verified many of the biblio graphical details. I am grateful to the library of the University of Leiden and to the library of the Institute in The Hague because of their readiness in giving me all the facilities I needed for the preparation of this book. Most useful was the cordial assistance received from my colleague Prof. Dr. P. E. de Josselin de Jong, who spent much time correcting the many imperfections of my English text, which greatly promoted the readability of the narrative sections of this survey.

A Critical Survey of Studies on Malay and Bahasa Indonesia

A Critical Survey of Studies on Malay and Bahasa Indonesia
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 179
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ISBN-10 : 9789401187886
ISBN-13 : 9401187886
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Synopsis A Critical Survey of Studies on Malay and Bahasa Indonesia by : A. Teeuw

In this book I have aimed at completeness in the sense that all publications known to me, which are wholly or partly devoted to Malay and Bahasa Indonesia (B.I.), or are important for the study of these languages, have been included. Popular publications in non-professional periodicals have been included only exceptionally. All the publications mentioned in the text are incorporated in the Bibliography (p. 91-157). The countless articles in four post-war, semi-professional periodicals in :'1alaya and Indonesia, Dewan Bahasa, Pembina Bahasa Indonesia. 11:1 edan Bahasa, Bahasa dan Budaja, are not mentioned separately in the Bibliography, but sections 33 to 36 contain a survey, as complete and systematic as possible, of the contents of these periodicals in so far as they pertain to the Malay language; nor have I discussed in the text or incorporated in the Bibliography several hundreds of titles of practical textbooks or school-books of Malay or B.I. which are of no importance to the scientific study of these language. These titles have been entered in a separate Appendix (p. 158--171). The fact that completeness was aimed at certainly does not mean that it has been achieved. Especially various recent writings from Indonesia and Malaya may have escaped my attention. Experience has also proved that publications on Malay sometimes appear in the most unexpected places. The qualification above: "publications ... devoted to ... , or impor tant for the study of" Malay and B.I. has been taken in a wide sense.

Endangered Languages of Austronesia

Endangered Languages of Austronesia
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 9780199544547
ISBN-13 : 0199544549
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Synopsis Endangered Languages of Austronesia by : Margaret Florey

This book explores the challenges to linguistic vitality confronting many minority languages in the highly diverse and geographically far-flung Austronesian language family. The contributions bring together Indigenous language activists and academic researchers with a long-standing commitment to language documentation.

The Maloh of West Kalimantan

The Maloh of West Kalimantan
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9789004487741
ISBN-13 : 9004487743
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Synopsis The Maloh of West Kalimantan by : Victor T. King

The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia: Volume 2, The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia: Volume 2, The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 736
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ISBN-10 : 0521355060
ISBN-13 : 9780521355063
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Synopsis The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia: Volume 2, The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries by : Nicholas Tarling

Southeast Asia has long been seen as a unity, although other terms have been used to describe it: Further India, Little China, the Nanyang. The region has had a protracted maritime history. Confucianism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity are all represented. It has seen a quintet of colonial powers - Britain, France, The Netherlands, Spain, the United States. Most recently, it has become one of the fastest growing parts of the world economy. The very term 'Southeast Asia' is clearly more than a geographical expression. The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia is a multi-authored treatment of the whole of mainland and island Southeast Asia from Burma to Indonesia. Unlike other histories of the region, it is not divided on a country-by-country basis and is not structured purely chronologically, but rather takes a thematic and regional approach to Southeast Asia's history. This volume, the second and final in the series, takes us into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, from the late eighteenth century of the Christian era when most of the region was incorporated into European empires to the complexity and dramatic change of the post-World War II period. It covers the economic and social life as well as the religious and popular culture of the region as they develop over two centuries. The political structures of the region are also closely examined, from the insurgencies and rebellions of early this century to the modern Nationalist movements which challenged the control of the colonial powers and led to the formation of independent states. Under the editorship of Nicholas Tarling, Professor of History at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, each chapter is well integrated into the whole. Professor Tarling has assembled a highly respected team of international scholars who have presented the latest historical research on the region and succeeded in producing a provocative and exciting account of the region's history.

The Austronesians

The Austronesians
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Publisher : ANU E Press
Total Pages : 380
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ISBN-10 : 9781920942854
ISBN-13 : 1920942858
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Synopsis The Austronesians by : Peter Bellwood

The Austronesian-speaking population of the world are estimated to number more than 270 million people, living in a broad swathe around half the globe, from Madagascar to Easter Island and from Taiwan to New Zealand. The seventeen papers in this volume provide a general survey of these diverse populations focusing on their common origins and historical transformations. The papers examine current ideas on the linguistics, prehistory, anthropology and recorded history of the Austronesians.

Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam

Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 9780810870789
ISBN-13 : 0810870789
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Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam by : Jatswan S. Sidhu

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam substantially updates the first edition through a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.

Language Contact and Change in the Austronesian World

Language Contact and Change in the Austronesian World
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Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages : 697
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ISBN-10 : 9783110883091
ISBN-13 : 3110883090
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Synopsis Language Contact and Change in the Austronesian World by : Tom Dutton

TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.

Linguistics in East Asia and South East Asia

Linguistics in East Asia and South East Asia
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Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages : 1004
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ISBN-10 : 9783110814637
ISBN-13 : 3110814633
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Synopsis Linguistics in East Asia and South East Asia by : Chao Yuen Ren

To celebrate the 270th anniversary of the De Gruyter publishing house, the company is providing permanent open access to 270 selected treasures from the De Gruyter Book Archive. Titles will be made available to anyone, anywhere at any time that might be interested. The DGBA project seeks to digitize the entire backlist of titles published since 1749 to ensure that future generations have digital access to the high-quality primary sources that De Gruyter has published over the centuries.