The Indo-Aryan languages

• In his ambitious survey of the Indo-Aryan languages, Masica has provided a fundamental, comparative introduction that will interest not only general and theoretical linguists but also students of one or more languages (Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujurati, Marathi, Sinhalese, etc.) who want to acquaint themselves with the broader linguistic context. Generally synchronic in approach, concentrating on the phonology, morphology and syntax of the modern representatives of the group, the volume also covers their historical development, writing systems, and aspects of sociolinguistics.
o Comprehensive, up-to-date survey of major language group
o Of interest to theoretical linguists but also accessible to students of particular Indian languages
o Includes appendices of Indo-Aryan languages and dialects and their subclassifications