Melanesian Pidgin and the Oceanic Substrate
Keesing, Roger M (1988). Melanesian Pidgin and the Oceanic Substrate. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 1988. 265. doi:10.1515/9781503623040. ISBN 978-1-5036-2304-0.
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Abstract: A scholarly article titled Melanesian Pidgin and the Oceanic Substrate focusing primarily on the geographic region of Melanesia within the broader context of Oceania. The document is a linguistic study published in an academic journal that examines the development and characteristics of Melanesian Pidgin languages. It covers the time period relevant to the emergence and evolution of these pidgin languages, with explicit reference to historical and contemporary linguistic data. The article discusses subject domains including language contact, pidgin and creole linguistics, and Oceanic language substrates. It The document includes comparative analyses of phonological, syntactic, and lexical elements, illustrating the Oceanic substrate’s role in shaping Melanesian Pidgin. The treatment of Micronesia appears within the broader Oceanic context, acknowledging its linguistic contributions and interactions with Melanesian Pidgin. The article is structured as a comprehensive linguistic report with sections dedicated to historical accounts, language surveys, and policy reviews related to language use in Melanesia. It references institutions and agencies involved in linguistic research and language policy in the Pacific region. The document is encoded in PDF format and includes embedded images and graphical data supporting the linguistic analysis.
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