The Bantu Languages

Review 'In sum, The Bantu Languages is an important resource for the study of Bantu languages, and a valuable summary of the state of the art in the field, with special emphasis on historical-comparative work. The short language descriptions are a rich primary source of data, which will ensure the book's longevity.' - Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies Product Description Gerard Philippson is Professor of Bantu Languages at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales and is a member of the Dyamique de Langage research team of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Lyon II University. He has mainly worked on comparative Bantu tonology. Other areas of interest include Afro-Asiatic, general phonology, linguistic classification and its correlation with population genetics. About the Author Gerard Philippson is Professor of Bantu Languages at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales and is a member of the Dyamique de Langage research team of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Lyon II University. He has mainly worked on comparative Bantu tonology. Other areas of interest include Afro-Asiatic, general phonology, linguistic classification and its correlation with population genetics.