| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 368 pages .). |
| Series |
Languages of Asia series ; volume 13
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Languages of Asia series ; v. 13.
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| Note |
Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Arizona, 2007. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Summary |
In 'A Phonological Reconstruction of Proto-Hlai', Norquest presents a reconstruction of Proto-Hlai based on data from twelve Hlai languages spoken on Hainan, China. This reconstruction includes chapters on both the Proto-Hlai initials and rimes, and original sesquisyllabic forms are shown to be necessary to account for the reflexes between the daughter languages. A comparison is made between Proto-Hlai and Proto-Tai, and a preliminary reconstruction of Proto Southern Kra-Dai (the immediate ancestor of Proto-Hlai) is performed. When this is compared with Proto-Hlai, it is shown that several important sound changes occurred between Pre-Hlai and Proto-Hlai. The aberrant Jiamao language is also examined, focusing on its complex contact relationships with other Hlai languages. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Proto-Li language -- Phonology.
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Reconstruction (Linguistics)
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Norquest, Peter K. Phonological reconstruction of Proto-Hlai. 9789004300163 9004300163 (DLC) 2015026096 |
| ISBN |
900430052X (electronic bk.) |
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9789004300521 (electronic bk.) |
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9789004300163 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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9004300163 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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