From Afrikaans to Zulu, almost 100 languages are featured in this new concise version of the comprehensive Compendium of the World's Languages. Many articles ha

This second edition of The Routledge Concise Compendium of the World’s Languages has been completely revised to provide up-to-date and accurate descriptions o

Over 100 languages are described, including many minor languages such as Basque, Navajo and Zulu. Articles are ordered alphabetically and each has a standardise

Many languages, particularly those which have achieved literary status, have been studied in great detail, and specialized descriptions of these are plentiful.