The Korean Language

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Korean Language
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ho-Min Sohn
SeriesCambridge Language Surveys
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:468
Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 160
Category/GenreHistorical and comparative linguistics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521361231
ClassificationsDewey:495.7
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 3 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 13 November 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book provides a detailed survey of the Korean language, covering its speakers, genetic affiliation, historical development, dialects, lexicon, writing systems, sound patterns, word structure, and grammatical structure. It is designed to be accessible to a wide readership, and provides a wealth of data in a user-friendly format that does not presuppose an in-depth knowledge of the latest linguistic theories. It will be used by general linguists and Korean linguists who are interested in the typological characteristics of the language from both synchronic and diachronic perspectives, and by undergraduates and graduate students in those disciplines who seek a comprehensive introduction to the linguistics of Korean. Likewise, advanced students of the Korean language and language educators will find it offers valuable insights into lexical, phonological, morphological and syntactic aspects of the language for their purposes.

Reviews

"it is an indispensable resource for anyone with a serious interest in the Korean language." Canadian Journal of Linguistics