Language Isolates I: Aikanã to Kandozi-Shapra: An International Handbook

This comprehensive handbook delves into the fascinating world of language isolates, focusing specifically on the Aikanã to Kandozi-Shapra languages. With contributions from esteemed linguists Lev Michael and Patience Epps, it offers an in-depth exploration of language diversity. By gathering a wealth of data, the authors provide a thorough examination of these unique linguistic isolates, which have largely remained underrepresented in the broader field of linguistics.

Readers will appreciate the structured approach taken in this volume, which maintains a typological perspective while providing rich, detailed descriptions of each language. The handbook serves as a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and scholars interested in the intricacies of language as well as the cultural contexts that shape them. It paves the way for future research, highlighting the importance of understanding these isolated languages within the global linguistic landscape.