The Languages of Assam, Volume 5, Part 2 - People’s Linguistic Survey of India (PLSI)
G. N. Devy (Chief Editor) and Bibha Bharali, Banani Chakravarty (Eds.)
Price
3195
ISBN
9789386689153
Language
English
Pages
568
Format
Hardback
Dimensions
180 x 240 mm
Year of Publishing
2017
Territorial Rights
World
Imprint
Orient BlackSwan

The People’s Linguistics Survey of India tries to give an idea of the extant and dying languages of India. It is the outcome of a nationwide survey of languages that has been documented by linguists, writers, social activists, and members of different speech communities.

This volume discusses some interesting features of the languages spoken in the valleys, hills and terrains of Assam. It discusses features of Scheduled, Non-scheduled, and other languages of the state. The volume lists how these languages are in use in day-to-day life of the people there. It also includes folktales, folk songs to tell the reader about the rich culture of Assam.

G. N. Devy is the chief editor of the PLSI series. He taught at the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, till 1996 before leaving to set up the Bhasha Research Centre in Baroda and the Adivasi Akademi at Tejgadh. There, he worked towards conserving and promoting the languages and culture of indigenous and nomadic communities. Apart from being awarded the Padma Shree, he has received many awards for his work in literature and language conservation.

Bibha Bharali teaches Assamese at Gauhati University. Her interests include lexicography and dialectology of the Assamese language.

Banani Chakravarty teaches Assamese at Gauhati University. Her areas of interest include sociolinguistics and social history of the Assamese language.

The People’s Linguistic Survey of India
The National Editorial Collective
List of Volumes
Acknowledgements
Foreword
A Nation Proud of Its Language Diversity: Chief Editor’s Introduction
Introduction to the Volume
Contributors to the Volume
List of Languages Covered in this Volume
Abbreviations

PART I SCHEDULED LANGUAGES

  1. Axomiya
  2. Bangla
  3. Boro
  4. Meitei
  5. Nepali

PART II NON-SCHEDULED LANGUAGES
6. Bhojpuri
7. Bishnupriya
8. Chakma
9. Hajong
10. Rajbangshi
11. Sadani
12. Rengma
13. Tenyidie
14. Ao
15. Lotha
16. Hmar
17. Paite
18. Thadou
19. Zeme
20. Deuri
21. Dimasa
22. Garo
23. Konyak
24. Kochokor
25. Kokborok
26. Moran
27. Motok
28. Rabha
29. Sonowal Kachari
30. Tangsa
31. Tiwa
32. Limbu
33. Singpho
34. Khasi
35. Tai Ahom
36. Tai Aiton
37. Khamti
38. Tai Khamyang
39. Tai Phake
40. Tai Turung
41. Tamang
42. Apatani
43. Galo
44. Mising
45. Nishi
PART III OTHER LANGUAGES
46. Arunachali Assamese
47. Mising Asamiya
48. Nagamese
49. Rabhamese

   Bibliography
Index

Release Date : 03-Aug-2017 Venue : India International Centre, New Delhi