An Introduction to the Uralic Languages
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An Introduction to the Uralic Languages

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An Introduction to the Uralic Languages

About this book

An Introduction to the Uralic Languages is a comprehensive examination of one of the world's most diverse and historically significant language families. Published under the auspices of the Center for Research in Languages and Linguistics at UCLA, this volume delves into the intricate linguistic, historical, and cultural tapestry woven by the Uralic languages and their speakers. The book meticulously traces the etymology, grammatical structure, and phonological evolution of the Uralic languages, which include Finnish, Hungarian, Estonian, and the lesser-known Samoyed and Ob-Ugric tongues.

This scholarly work situates the Uralic languages within a broader historical context, examining their ancient origins and the complex interplay of cultural and linguistic influences from neighboring Indo-European, Turkic, and Altaic language groups. The text explores themes such as migration patterns, linguistic borrowing, and the sociopolitical factors that have shaped the development and distribution of Uralic-speaking communities across Europe and Asia. Through detailed comparative analyses, the book illuminates the commonalities and distinctive features of these languages, providing a rare window into their shared heritage and individual trajectories.

For linguists, anthropologists, and historians, An Introduction to the Uralic Languages offers an authoritative resource on the phonetic systems, syntactic structures, and semantic nuances of this language family. It is equally valuable to those interested in the cultural histories of Uralic-speaking peoples, from the nomadic Samoyeds of Siberia to the Finnic tribes of the Baltic. By blending rigorous scholarship with accessible exposition, this volume establishes itself as a cornerstone in the field of Uralic studies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents 1
  5. I.
  6. QUALITY
  7. QUANTITY
  8. STRESS
  9. II.
  10. THE URALIC PEOPLES AND LANGUAGES
  11. IS THE URALIC FAMILY ISOLATED?
  12. THE DEVELOPMENT OF URALIC STUDIES
  13. III.
  14. DIFFERENT KINDS OF MEANING-BEARERS
  15. ACCENT
  16. STRUCTURE OF SIMPLE MEANING-BEARERS
  17. STRUCTURE OF COMPLEX MEANING-BEARERS Introductory Remarks
  18. Composition
  19. Derivation
  20. Inflection Stem Classes
  21. Noun Inflection
  22. Case
  23. Gender and Sex
  24. Verb Inflection
  25. Sentence Structure
  26. SOUND-ALTERNATIONS Introductory remarks
  27. Metaphony
  28. Vowel Harmony
  29. Consonant Gradation
  30. Umlaut (Regressive Metaphony) and Apophony
  31. Syncope and Apocope
  32. Combinatory Consonant Alternations
  33. IV. Etymological Phonology
  34. CONSONANT Initial Consonants Occlusives
  35. Affricates
  36. Consonants (and Nasal + Occlusive) between Vowels Occlusives
  37. Affricates
  38. Semivowels
  39. Appendix to the Theory of Consonants: Parasitic Consonants
  40. VOWELS The First Syllable
  41. The Second Syllable
  42. Vowel Quantity
  43. V.
  44. DERIVATION
  45. Noun Derivation Denominative nouns
  46. lp (gen) alu ‘height, (so-and-so) high’ (allahk, attr alia ‘high’). Deverbative Nouns
  47. Verb Derivation Denominative verbs
  48. Deverbative Verbs
  49. INFLECTION Nominal Inflection (Declension) The Singular
  50. Number
  51. Verb Inflection (Conjugation) Characteristics
  52. Personal Endings
  53. VI.
  54. Bibliography