Pidgins and Creoles

Explore the fascinating world of linguistics with Pidgins and Creoles, a compelling collection of scholarly work edited by Georgetown University Press. Published in 1974, this insightful volume spans 142 pages and delves into the intricacies of pidgin and creole languages. It features in-depth discussions on the English-derived creole of San Andres Island and the French-derived creole of Cayenne, offering valuable perspectives on their unique characteristics.

This book also examines the theoretical contributions of creolistics to general linguistic theory, including topics such as decreolization and a generative phonological approach to a hypothesized English-derived proto-creole. Whether you are a linguist, a student, or simply curious about language evolution, Pidgins and Creoles provides a rich resource for understanding these dynamic linguistic phenomena.