Swahili - The Rise of a National Language

Originally published in 1969, this book examines the factors which at different historical periods led people to use one language (Swahili) rather than another, or within a given period, to use a particular language in one set of circumstances.

List of contents

1. Language and Literature 2. Early History 3. The Diffusion Up-Country 4. The Colonial Period 5. 'Standard' Swahili 6. After Independence 7. Problems of a National Language.

Product details

• Authors: Whiteley Wilfred
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032618869
• ISBN: 978-1-032-61886-9
• No. of pages: 158
• Series: Studies in African History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Historical & comparative linguistics, Historical and comparative linguistics, kiSwahili (Swahili)