Maori

A Linguistic Introduction

Ray Harlow (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

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Maori

Cambridge University Press
12 April 2007

linguistics; Languages & ESL; Texts; Maori - Texts; Maori - Languages

Mäori, the indigenous language of New Zealand, is an endangered, minority language, with an important role in the culture and identity of the Mäori community. This comprehensive overview looks at all aspects of the Mäori language: its history, its dialects, its sounds and grammar, its current status and the efforts being made by the Mäori community and the state to ensure its survival. Central chapters provide an overall sketch of the structure of Mäori while highlighting those aspects which have been the subject of detailed linguistic analysis - particularly phonology (sound structure) and morphology (word structure). Though addressed primarily to those with some knowledge of linguistics, this book describes a language with a wealth of interesting features. It will interest anyone wishing to study the structure of a minority language, in fields as diverse as typology, sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology, as well as all those interested in endangered languages and their preservation.

By: Ray Harlow (University of Waikato New Zealand)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 550g
ISBN: 9780521808613
ISBN 10: 0521808618
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 12 April 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Language: Maori
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ray Harlow is an Associate Professor in Linguistics at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.