A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of English Creoles 1st Edition

Discover a definitive reference for the study of English-based creoles with A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of English Creoles, 1st Edition by Anand Syea. This authoritative volume invites scholars, students, and language enthusiasts to explore the structure and diversity of English creoles across regions—from the Caribbean and West Africa to Atlantic and Indian Ocean communities—offering clear, comparative insight into one of the world’s most dynamic language families.

Inside, readers will find rigorous yet accessible analysis of pronunciation, morphology, syntax, and discourse patterns that characterize English creoles. Careful comparative chapters highlight shared grammatical features and regional innovations, making complex typological data intelligible for classroom use, research, and fieldwork preparation. The writing balances academic precision with practical clarity, ideal for linguistics courses, applied language studies, and multicultural education programs.

Whether you are a graduate student preparing a thesis, a researcher mapping creole typology, or a language teacher seeking deeper context for instruction, this book equips you with the tools to understand variation, contact-induced change, and grammatical convergence. With useful cross-references and illuminating examples drawn from multiple creole varieties, Anand Syea’s work stands out as an essential resource in comparative grammar and creole studies.

Add A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of English Creoles (1st Edition) to your collection today to deepen your knowledge of English-based creoles and support rigorous, region-aware linguistic inquiry.

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