Isbn: 9781025601366 - dictionary of the nyanja language: being the encyclopaedic dictionary of the mang'anja language (5 resultados)

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Dictionary of the Nyanja Language: Being the Encyclopaedic Dictionary of the Mang'anja Language' stands as a monumental achievement in African linguistics and lexicography. Compiled by David Clement Ruffelle Scott, this extensive work provides more than just a list of definitions; it offers an encyclopaedic window into the heart of the Nyanja-speaking world, particularly the Mang'anja people of present-day Malawi and surrounding regions.This dictionary is a vital resource for scholars of Bantu languages, historians, and anthropologists. It meticulously documents the rich vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions of the Nyanja language, capturing the nuances of a culture through its unique linguistic structure. By providing detailed explanations of terms related to daily life, social customs, and traditional beliefs, Scott creates a bridge between Western understanding and African oral traditions.As a historical linguistic document, the work serves as an essential reference for understanding the development of Central African languages during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether for academic study or personal research into the heritage of the Mang'anja people, 'Dictionary of the Nyanja Language' remains a profound testament to the complexity and beauty of African speech and thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "Dictionary of the Nyanja Language: Being the Encyclopaedic Dictionary of the Mang'anja Language" stands as a monumental achievement in African linguistics and lexicography. Compiled by David Clement Ruffelle Scott, this extensive work provides more than just a list of definitions; it offers an encyclopaedic window into the heart of the Nyanja-speaking world, particularly the Mang'anja people of present-day Malawi and surrounding regions.This dictionary is a vital resource for scholars of Bantu languages, historians, and anthropologists. It meticulously documents the rich vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions of the Nyanja language, capturing the nuances of a culture through its unique linguistic structure. By providing detailed explanations of terms related to daily life, social customs, and traditional beliefs, Scott creates a bridge between Western understanding and African oral traditions.As a historical linguistic document, the work serves as an essential reference for understanding the development of Central African languages during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether for academic study or personal research into the heritage of the Mang'anja people, "Dictionary of the Nyanja Language" remains a profound testament to the complexity and beauty of African speech and thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…