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The Phonetics and Phonology of Heritage Languages is a scholarly work that investigates the sound systems of languages spoken by immigrant and minority communities. Through detailed phonetic analysis and phonological frameworks, author Rajiv Rao examines how heritage languages evolve when speakers are immersed in dominant language environments.
This book addresses critical questions about language maintenance, linguistic variation, and intergenerational transmission. It combines empirical research with theoretical approaches to illuminate the distinctive phonetic characteristics that emerge in heritage language contexts. The work serves as an invaluable resource for linguists, researchers, and academics interested in sociolinguistics, bilingualism, and language preservation.
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