Creolization of Language and Culture - 9780415145930

Taylor & Francis

This is an accessible book which makes an important contribution to the study of Pidgin and Creole language varieties, as well as to the development of contemporary European languages outside Europe. > \nCreolization of Language and Culture is the first English edition of Robert Chaudenson's landmark text Des \u00EEles, des hommes, des langues, which has also been fully revised.\n. With reference to the main varieties of creole French, Chaudenson argues against the traditional account of creole genesis for a more sophisticated paradigm which takes full account of the peculiar linguistic and social factors at play in colonial societies.\nThis is an accessible book which makes an important contribution to the study of pidgin and creole language varieties, as well as to the development of contemporary European languages outside Europe. Key features include:\nAnalysis of current debates on the development of creoles\nDiscussion of many aspects of human culture including music, mediciw