<strong>Creolization of Language and Culture</strong> is the first English edition of RobertChaudensons landmark text Des iles des hommes des langues which has ... » 

Creolization of Language and Culture is the first English edition of RobertChaudensons landmark text Des iles des hommes des langues which has alsobeen fully revised.. With reference to the main varieties of creole French Chaudenson arguesagainst the traditional account of creole genesis for a more sophisticatedparadigm which takes full account of the peculiar linguistic and social factorsat play in colonial societies.This is an accessible book which makes an important contribution to the studyof pidgin and creole language varieties as well as to the development ofcontemporary European languages outside Europe. Key features includeAnalysis of current debates on the development of creolesDiscussion of many aspects of human culture including music medicine cookingmagic and folkloreTranslation of all French sources from which Chaudenson quotes extensively «