This study embarks on the intriguing quest for the origins of the Caribbean creole language Papiamentu, casting new and long-lasting light on the issue. Embedding exhaustive and rigorous linguistic comparisons in a detailed and novel historical framework, the study convincingly argues that Papiamentu is genetically related to the Portuguese-based creoles of the Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, and Casamance (Senegal).
ISBN: 9781614511427
ISBN-10: 161451142X
Series: Language Contact and Bilingualism
Audience:
Professional
For Ages: 22+ years old
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 401
Published: 29th May 2012
Dimensions (cm): 23.0 x 15.5
x 3.0
Weight (kg): 0.68