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The Orthographic Word in Languages of the World

by Hellen Eaton

How written languages define a word

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How written languages define a word

Word boundaries in a newly written language involve more than linguistic analysis: readability and acceptance among the communities using an orthography also shape the choices. Edited by Hellen Eaton, this volume brings together ten case studies from around the world, documenting how decisions about where words begin and end are negotiated and how they change over time. Its focus on the less commonly examined question of word boundaries connects practical orthography development with broader questions about what counts as a word in writing.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Orthography developers interested in word-boundary decisions and the compromises involved.
  • Readers studying linguistics, morphology, literacy, or orthography development.
  • Those seeking case studies of writing systems developed in different communities.

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Word boundariesOrthography developmentReadability and literacyCommunity acceptanceLinguistic analysis

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Book overview

What counts as a word in a newly written language is not a simple matter. This volume brings together ten new case studies from around the world that shed light on the complex process of determining word boundaries. This process relies not just on linguistic analysis, but also on literacy principles such as readability and ultimately on the acceptability of the decisions to the communities using the orthographies. Any reader wishing to understand the principles behind word boundary decisions will benefit from this book. Orthography developers will learn through the experiences and struggles documented in a wide variety of case studies how compromises around word boundary choices are reached and how decisions evolve over time. The Orthographic Word in Languages of the World is a welcome addition to the research around orthography development, specifically the less common subdomain of word boundaries.

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