Professor Loreto Todd, Loreto Todd

• Preface 1. Introduction 2. Language and name 3. Theories of origin:pidgins 4. The process of development:from pidgin to creole 5. The scope of pidgins and creoles 6. Conclusion Appendix 1. List of pidgins and creoles reffered to and area of use 2. List of less well-known languages referred to and areas of use 3. Source of proverbs quoted 4. Pidgin and creole texts Bibliography Index

`This book is a marvellous feat of culling major issues and synthesising complex arguments. It is a boon to those of us working in the field.' - Journal of Linguistics`Todd offers a thought-provoking and extended guide to the issues.' - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching`This slender but meaty volume is a good, solid and current introduction to the field of pidgin and creole languages.' - Language in Society`It may well accomplish the dream of all writers of such handbooks: convince the beginner that he should learn at least one new language and devote himself to the field in the area.' - Barbara H.M. Strang, Modern Language Review`A splendid book. Its lucid account of the nature and variety of these languages provides an easily assimilated guide for those ignorant of the subject, and a thorough aide-memoire for those who work in the area ... a book with real substance.' - Forum for Modern Language Studies

Professor Loreto Todd, Loreto Todd

• Preface 1. Introduction 2. Language and name 3. Theories of origin:pidgins 4. The process of development:from pidgin to creole 5. The scope of pidgins and creoles 6. Conclusion Appendix 1. List of pidgins and creoles reffered to and area of use 2. List of less well-known languages referred to and areas of use 3. Source of proverbs quoted 4. Pidgin and creole texts Bibliography Index

`This book is a marvellous feat of culling major issues and synthesising complex arguments. It is a boon to those of us working in the field.' - Journal of Linguistics`Todd offers a thought-provoking and extended guide to the issues.' - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching`This slender but meaty volume is a good, solid and current introduction to the field of pidgin and creole languages.' - Language in Society`It may well accomplish the dream of all writers of such handbooks: convince the beginner that he should learn at least one new language and devote himself to the field in the area.' - Barbara H.M. Strang, Modern Language Review`A splendid book. Its lucid account of the nature and variety of these languages provides an easily assimilated guide for those ignorant of the subject, and a thorough aide-memoire for those who work in the area ... a book with real substance.' - Forum for Modern Language Studies

Professor Loreto Todd, Loreto Todd

• Preface 1. Introduction 2. Language and name 3. Theories of origin:pidgins 4. The process of development:from pidgin to creole 5. The scope of pidgins and creoles 6. Conclusion Appendix 1. List of pidgins and creoles reffered to and area of use 2. List of less well-known languages referred to and areas of use 3. Source of proverbs quoted 4. Pidgin and creole texts Bibliography Index

`This book is a marvellous feat of culling major issues and synthesising complex arguments. It is a boon to those of us working in the field.' - Journal of Linguistics`Todd offers a thought-provoking and extended guide to the issues.' - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching`This slender but meaty volume is a good, solid and current introduction to the field of pidgin and creole languages.' - Language in Society`It may well accomplish the dream of all writers of such handbooks: convince the beginner that he should learn at least one new language and devote himself to the field in the area.' - Barbara H.M. Strang, Modern Language Review`A splendid book. Its lucid account of the nature and variety of these languages provides an easily assimilated guide for those ignorant of the subject, and a thorough aide-memoire for those who work in the area ... a book with real substance.' - Forum for Modern Language Studies