The Languages of Mainland Southeast Asia (Cambridge Language Surveys)

Mainland Southeast Asia is a linguistic area of immense complexity and diversity, with over 100 languages spoken across Cambodia, China, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

This comprehensive survey provides an authoritative treatment of the history and structures of these languages, drawing on expert knowledge and a wealth of data examples from more than a hundred languages.

Highlighting the diversity of minority languages, which outnumber national languages by nearly a hundred to one, this book offers a rich and comprehensive overview of the linguistic heritage of mainland Southeast Asia.

Whether you're a linguist, anthropologist, or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating region, Languages of Mainland Southeast Asia is an essential read.