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Discover the rich linguistic heritage of northeastern Australia with 'A Dictionary of Umpithamu, with notes on Middle Paman.' This comprehensive dictionary is the first of its kind to be published in over two decades, showcasing the Umpithamu language and its intricate ties to the Princess Charlotte Bay region on the Cape York Peninsula. Suitable for linguists, students, and cultural enthusiasts alike, this dictionary offers a deep dive into the grammar, meaning, and usage of Umpithamu words. Each entry is elaborated with example sentences, ensuring clarity and context for every term. An extensive index of English translations is also available, organized alphabetically and thematically for easy reference.
This dictionary stands out for its academic rigor, providing phonetic transcriptions, cognates, and Middle Paman language reconstructions. Additionally, it includes valuable ethnographic notes and identifies local plant and animal species, making it an indispensable resource for anthropologists and biologists.
Whether you're exploring indigenous languages or conducting research, 'A Dictionary of Umpithamu' is an essential tool for your library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925302219. Year: 2020. Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925302219
Year: 2020
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
Umpithamu is a language of the Princess Charlotte Bay region on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, in northeastern Australia. A Dictionary of Umpithamu, with notes on Middle Paman is the first comprehensive dictionary of a Cape York language to be published in over two decades.
The dictionary provides detailed information about the grammar, meaning and use of Umpithamu words, generously illustrated with example sentences. All information can also be accessed through an index of English translations, organised alphabetically and thematically.
For users with more specific interests, like linguists, anthropologists and biologists, the dictionary further offers phonetic transcriptions, cognates and (Middle) Paman reconstructions for most words, as well as ethnographic notes and identifications of plant and animal species.
Jean-Christophe Verstraete; main language consultants Florrie Bassani, Joan Liddy
This dictionary stands out for its academic rigor, providing phonetic transcriptions, cognates, and Middle Paman language reconstructions. Additionally, it includes valuable ethnographic notes and identifies local plant and animal species, making it an indispensable resource for anthropologists and biologists.
Whether you're exploring indigenous languages or conducting research, 'A Dictionary of Umpithamu' is an essential tool for your library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925302219. Year: 2020. Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925302219
Year: 2020
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
Umpithamu is a language of the Princess Charlotte Bay region on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, in northeastern Australia. A Dictionary of Umpithamu, with notes on Middle Paman is the first comprehensive dictionary of a Cape York language to be published in over two decades.
The dictionary provides detailed information about the grammar, meaning and use of Umpithamu words, generously illustrated with example sentences. All information can also be accessed through an index of English translations, organised alphabetically and thematically.
For users with more specific interests, like linguists, anthropologists and biologists, the dictionary further offers phonetic transcriptions, cognates and (Middle) Paman reconstructions for most words, as well as ethnographic notes and identifications of plant and animal species.
Jean-Christophe Verstraete; main language consultants Florrie Bassani, Joan Liddy