• 1. Acknowledgements and dedication; 2. Preface; 3. Abbreviations; 4. List of Maps; 5. List of Figures; 6. List of Tables; 7. 1. Introduction; 8. 2. The classification of African languages; 9. 3. Phonetics and phonology; 10. 4. Morphology; 11. 5. Syntax and semantics; 12. 6. Historical and typological issues; 13. 7. Social effects on the languages of Africa; 14. Appendices; 15. References; 16. Index

In this very informative introduction to African languages, Tucker Childs provides the reader with a spirited account of why this continent and its languages are so important to the study of language and human history. Those who enter its pages will enjoy the author's presentations and commentaries on the major issues and controversies that have engaged the best minds in the field over the past century and more. May it draw more enthusiasts into the fray!

• 1. Acknowledgements and dedication; 2. Preface; 3. Abbreviations; 4. List of Maps; 5. List of Figures; 6. List of Tables; 7. 1. Introduction; 8. 2. The classification of African languages; 9. 3. Phonetics and phonology; 10. 4. Morphology; 11. 5. Syntax and semantics; 12. 6. Historical and typological issues; 13. 7. Social effects on the languages of Africa; 14. Appendices; 15. References; 16. Index

In this very informative introduction to African languages, Tucker Childs provides the reader with a spirited account of why this continent and its languages are so important to the study of language and human history. Those who enter its pages will enjoy the author's presentations and commentaries on the major issues and controversies that have engaged the best minds in the field over the past century and more. May it draw more enthusiasts into the fray!

• 1. Acknowledgements and dedication; 2. Preface; 3. Abbreviations; 4. List of Maps; 5. List of Figures; 6. List of Tables; 7. 1. Introduction; 8. 2. The classification of African languages; 9. 3. Phonetics and phonology; 10. 4. Morphology; 11. 5. Syntax and semantics; 12. 6. Historical and typological issues; 13. 7. Social effects on the languages of Africa; 14. Appendices; 15. References; 16. Index

In this very informative introduction to African languages, Tucker Childs provides the reader with a spirited account of why this continent and its languages are so important to the study of language and human history. Those who enter its pages will enjoy the author's presentations and commentaries on the major issues and controversies that have engaged the best minds in the field over the past century and more. May it draw more enthusiasts into the fray!